“We are very sad to announce that Carl Weathers passed away. He left on February 1, 2024 while sleeping,” the actor's family said. During his lifetime, Carl Weathers used to play professional rugby, then switched to acting career and quickly achieved success.
The most impressive role in Carl Weathers is the time he was chosen to be Apollo Creed in the Rocky series. The film described Apollo Creed was originally an unbeaten boxing boxing, unable to find the opponent to fight. Creed accidentally chose Rocky Balboa as the opponent, and the debt between them began from there.
The role of Apollo Creed of Carl Weathers closed in 1985, in part 4 Rocky, the time this boxer died after a friendly match against Ivan Drago. The image of Apollo Creed then reappeared in the Creed series. There, Apollo's son Adonis Creed followed his father's glorious career.
Rocky and Creed series are commented by experts as one of the best series of all time about sports, as well as martial arts. The image of the boxers was portrayed honestly, even in dark sides. The film also helps fans to better understand the life of a martial artist throughout his career.
After learning that “Apollo Creed” Carl Weathers died, “Rocky Balboa” Sylvester Stallone shared on her personal page. He wrote: “We lost a legend. My life has forever changed and better at the moment I met Carl Weathers. Hope you will rest and continue to practice boxing.”