Carl Weathers: 'Rocky' and 'The Mandalorian' actor dead at 76

Carl Weathers, the long-time actor best known for his roles as Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies as well as memorable roles in “Happy Gilmore” and “The Mandalorian”, has passed away at age 76. CNN’s Stephanie Elam reports. #CNN #News

[@monddubb9792]

This man stayed in shape ALL HIS LIFE. RIP Mr. Weathers

[@1980syuppie]

💯

[@milesjohnson5487]

Glad he's getting the media recognition he deserves.

[@ShadowYamoto]

And Billy Dee Williams didn't but lived longer. Got those two mixed up back in the 1990's. RIP Carl Weathers.

[@Xsorus]

This is a man literally no one can say anything bad about.

[@jeffeastwood1051]

And if they do...they will have to answer to us.

[@musicmashup9597]

I can

[@truth2you]

@@musicmashup9597 You’d only be projecting you just don’t realize and know it🤦‍♂️.

[@skycloud4802]

Yet at least. I never take anything for granted anymore in the celeb world. But he does seem a nice guy from what I've read.

[@ChaosGamerpro1]

🤣🤣

[@CMA7._.]

There is no tomorrow! THERE IS NO TOMORROW!" - Apollo Creed Rest in peace Carl Weathers.🕊

[@granto6738]

😢Terrible news best wishes from Durham England 😢

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

That's true, I say that all the time, you better be living like there is no tomorrow

[@Dimmary]

PEACE you mean.

[@ChaosGamerpro1]

🤣🤣

[@MellowMutant]

Tragic news

[@tom11zz884]

Always such a handsome man and underrated actor. Rest In Power Carl.

[@Pau_Pau9]

He really was a *STANDOUT* in *EVERY* movie he was in. RIP 😔

[@Jedi1993]

Chubbs 🙏

[@FortessofShred]

I remember first seeing Rocky when I was a small child. I loved Carl Weathers. He was one of my favorite actors ever. And I've been a Raiders fan my whole life.... this one hurts.

[@Mackwest367]

LEGENDARY and BRILLIANT MAN 💥💫

[@Mario-lm8np]

Yes he was! Real acting chops!

[@papadwarf6762]

Did he use steroids?

[@kendrickschmidt3225]

"Ill never forget you Apollo". You were the man Carl. There would have been no Rocky without Creed!

[@iambiggus]

"DILLON! You son of a B****!" *manliest high five in recorded history*

[@helsing1243]

Don't worry Dillion, we're still holding on to that damn chopper..😞R.I.P 🙏

[@wood5495]

That man was my childhood in the 80s.😢

[@ekop1778]

WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL

[@davy1458]

Mine too....my parents used to take us to the drive in movies pretty regularly...I can remember playing on the little play ground under the big drive in screen while rocky movies played. Man those were good times....1982-1986

[@DreX-8810]

Action Jackson…..when he jumped over that car I was at awe in the 80s

[@vickiemckay4259]

@@DreX-8810 When he, jumps on the car. Or, when he did that *FLIP* 👍♥️

[@ekop1778]

@@DreX-8810 LOVED THE TAXI SCENE CMON MAN LOVED THEM PONTIAC FIEROS FRIEND OF MINE HAD ONE FAST LITTLE RIDES TOO 2 SEAT

[@predetor911]

The Master of Disaster, The Dancing Destroyer, The King of Sting, The Count of Monte Fisto, The One and Only APOLLO CREED! Rest in Peace Carl Weathers. Thank you for giving us many decades of entertainment.

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

This comment is legendary

[@persuasivebarrier2419]

he was still rocking it in mandalorian. so long, king.

[@TheVoidDemonWhoEditsAnything]

Yeah, I've watched Mandalorian, may he rest in peace.😔🕊

[@XtoCee]

@@TheVoidDemonWhoEditsAnythingPeace* not piece

[@TheVoidDemonWhoEditsAnything]

@@XtoCee Oh didn't notice, sorry.

[@Greatj-Gil]

he was rocking in Rocky too

[@andrewcabral963]

That show is going nowhere now.

[@Sahilprakash1999]

RIP Carl Weathers RIP (1948-2024)

[@thelonewolf1894]

"There is no tomorrow" R.I.P Carl Weathers. He was so charismatic on screen.

[@ekop1778]

DELEPLANE NOW YOU PISSED ME OFF!

[@sandroricardo2890]

Training in Rocky III Is unforgettable!!!

[@jeanluc1313]

He was “so charismatic” that what?

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

That was easily the greatest scene of him

[@noshowjackie]

Much respect to Mr. Weathers. I grew up a huge 'Rocky' fan, and he was my favorite character as Apollo Creed. Man, this is a tough one. RIP Carl Weathers.

[@Shawn_M]

This one hurts y'all. This dude's been entertaining me my whole life. From Rocky to Mando. Predator to Action Jackson. RIP brother! You will be missed but always appreciated

[@mattlu5493]

You’re right I’m really sad about his passing…he was great in Rocky as Apollo

[@jimmyzee7040]

Absolutely right on, same here.

[@markminter6312]

Totally gutted. Horrible news.

[@MellowMutant]

Very sad news

[@MellowMutant]

​@@markminter6312yeah 😢

[@acdc539]

Carl Weathers is one of the greatest actors in movie history. He has made many movies from science fiction, comedy and force 10 from navarone but will be more well known for being in the Rocky movies. My heart goes out to Carl Weathers and his family. You will never be forgotten. I have a lot of your movies Carl and I will remember you forever. Rest in peace , dear friend

[@redcomet0079]

Gone too soon. Phenomenal actor, director, and human being. RIP Carl 🥊🇺🇸💪🏾😭

[@calkelpdiver]

No matter what he was in film or TV, you always knew that Carl Weathers would put on a good act. You always remembered his part in a film or TV show. He stood out and above. RIP Mr. Weathers, always enjoyed your work.

[@grimdicer152]

RIP Carl. You have left a treasure of memories for many of us who grew up watching you perform. Prayers of comfort to his family.

[@MellowMutant]

💯

[@pavelradev1990]

He was a decent, hard working man, who could light up a room with his smile. R.I.P. Mr. Weathers

[@genehope4881]

Very sad. Great actor. He still looked absolutely fit and strong at 76!

[@Lillypad-ix7sv]

So handsome and charismatic too

[@vectorphoenix5992]

Fit, age 76, healthy, no issues, and the irony is that life went by just like that peacefully.

[@johnspencer8268]

I will miss Carl weather's he was a good actor rest in peace.

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

"THERE IS NO TOMORROW!" 😢

[@russellpetty8776]

Never really heard anything bad about this guy. Loved as Apollo and Chubbs. RIP Mr. Weathers.

[@Leandro-X.2024.Alkebulan]

I'm a 90's baby, and always found this O.G as one of the coolest beings around. He was the best, especially in ''Action Jackson'' and ''Predator''. He was so healthy and looked cool even in his 70's. Rest easy my O.G, you will be missed 🙏🏾🕊

[@Siftruo]

He appears in Michael Jackson song video Liberian girl

[@ekop1778]

SEEMS FISHY HE PASSED WHILE SLEEPING

[@anthonyselby6436]

Just to show none of us can outlast father time.... dude was strong and athletic asf in his heyday..... he really gimme oh that's the black tough guy who's gonna save us yall vibe.... lol..... jokes aside.... loved him as a kid in rocky and especially predator .... dude made classics with both Stallone and Arnie .... RIP champ .... me in Stallone Italian accent ❤

[@garthleadon8483]

People might remember him on the tv series called Street Justice.

[@dmonk926]

​@@garthleadon8483thats how I first new him, and the longest exposure time

[@josephpasquarella2123]

Damn! America loved him. He looked still healthy and in good shape! Wow…RIP

[@lukewalker1051]

Seemed like an absolutely lovely man. What a full life. RIP great warrior

[@deanflet973]

R.I.P. Carl Weathers who passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 1st 2024. You will definitely be missed by your fans "Apollo Creed" in Rocky. and "Greef Karga" in the Mandalorian. And Colonel Al Dillon in Predator. You will be missed Carl Weathers. 👏😇🙌🙏🤲📿

[@jackdubz4247]

This is terrible news. My heart goes out to his family.

[@ManuelFresh100]

RIP to a legend

[@truthhurtz8517]

He's one of my favorites... RIP...🙏🙏🙏

[@ShadowBanned-o_O]

R.I.P. Champ. You're the best!

[@mjfletch5737]

Apollo Creed will always live forever. Rest well Carl, you'll be missed

[@jaydogtitan-ok3vw]

There is no tomorrow!!!

[@daviribeiro1803]

Rest in peace,Carl!

[@robertfergusson5367]

Rest in Peace man, your roles were iconic.

[@ekop1778]

THIS WAS A BLOW TOO HOLLYWOOD

[@melvintate8186]

Man I love this man became a big fan from his role as Apollo Creed may God bless him with love forever and ever,Love you brother!

[@MHK1961]

RIP Carl Weathers. Love you as Apollo in the Rocky movies

[@ChaosGamerpro1]

🤣🤣

[@INFJason]

What an icon. So much charisma. A huge loss. "There IS NO TOMORROW!"

[@eggshan86]

Loved this guy. Rest easy, my friend.

[@davepearson6945]

​@@ChickityChicken, No Mom growing up? Yep

[@Ere.b.Israel]

​@@ChickityChicken Bit weird there buddy 😂

[@tnsaxlover]

I have always liked this man as an actor. Rest in peace Carl Weathers.

[@DNOstalgia]

Legend Carl Weathers. I will never forget you

[@Taijifufu]

He was in such good shape i thought he'd live forever. RIP 😔

[@Nightwatchman53]

Still hard to process, just watched him yesterday in his commercial with Rob Gronkowski.. he was in great shape, just so damn sad

[@wrotedog]

​@@Nightwatchman53I know what u mean. What in the world made him die in his sleep of all things??????

[@bornfuct]

propably drugs...@@wrotedog

[@GeXExtremist]

76 is very young to die he must of had a medical condition

[@HoangNguyen-rd6qy]

So apparently the secret to living forever is big muscles?

[@tejanoj3017]

To the Weathers family, my deepest condolences and many thank yous for sharing Mr Carl with the world. May he rest peacefully.

[@luckyasmr1374]

Talk about a gut punch. He was such a great actor and human being. RIP.❤️

[@Biboche23]

RIP absolute Legend❤

[@Martin-xv]

He aged well for 76. Loved him in Mandolorian. Hope he was saved

[@MishaElRusito]

Can't believe it, he looked super young and sharp at 76. It's too soon. Stallone is 77 and also looks in terrific shape and looks 50 ish too.

[@marklasky3555]

Carl Weathers: A Man in life

[@raviedwardchandran]

RIP...My Admirer Sir... Truly Enjoyed On Screen...No Replacement...🙏🌹❤️

[@Hogwarts-Dropout]

Rest easy, Champ. Thank you for the memories. 🙏

[@annareismith6843]

So sad. RIP. I really liked him as an actor.

[@mohamedilyasellatf2041]

R.I.P our great actor 😢

[@moonkey537]

We losing a lot of big stars 😞

[@frizzyfloyd1153]

And we're goin' to loose many others...it's a terrible scenery !

[@mteokay1246]

Old age .. thats the way it is. In fact in by 2050 75% of the current stars right now will be dead. And so will 90% of people who are above 50 yr old as of today.

[@chrisowen6759]

Rest in peace champ

[@fleetswoodshop3339]

REST IN PEACE CARL, WHAT A GREAT MAN YOU WERE SIR.AND INSPIRING ACTOR.

[@thepodbaydoorshal]

The Dancing Destroyer! The King of Sting! The Count of Monte Fisto! The Thane of Pain! The Prince of Punch! The Master of Disaster! The One and Only!

[@donnajaemoon]

Rest In Peace, Carl Weathers. Thanks for gracing stage & screen with your craft, charm, and incredibly good looks.

[@snowmansan]

thk u for ur movies mr weathers. we will miss you!

[@astraluna6is9]

Just heard. So I’m paying my respects. This man has been there since I was a kid. First time I saw him was on the big screen as Apollo Creed. I was eleven. This man brought integrity. He brought talent. And he brought the confidence to children, as well as adults, in convincing forms on how to be a good man and human being. My heart is broken yet again. Condolences to his family and friends. Later man. Seeya soon.🇺🇸

[@Supraboyes]

@@ChickityChicken problem?

[@beamtweez1210]

Predator was ICONIC ❤

[@astraluna6is9]

@@beamtweez1210 Totally fuckin was.

[@davepearson6945]

​@@astraluna6is9, *Is. Might be my favorite ever.

[@beamtweez1210]

@@davepearson6945 Mine 2👍❤️😇

[@beamtweez1210]

PREDATOR ❤& ROCKY ❤GREATEST MOVIES OF ‘ALL TIME’ 🙏 please cover his Funeral, Loved this GUY SOO MUCH!!

[@marilynh.]

Carl Weathers, we will miss you. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. 🤲

[@MellowMutant]

💯

[@sherimascote7495]

My favorite icon you will be miss

[@Keyooshi]

LEGEND! I've never met Carl but I feel like I've known him my entire life. He has always had a spot in my heart and I am deeply saddened to say goodbye.

[@hughjorg4008]

CNN forgot Carl Weathers starred opposite Harrison Ford in the World War 2 drama *FORCE 10 FROM NAVARONE* (1978 film). 👍

[@anthonyzeno7123]

Yesterday I was searching for the movie Action Jackson which he played in. So sad. May he Rest in Peace.

[@nicholasmorsovillo2752]

I've seen almost every movie with Carl Weathers: Rocky Rocky 2 Rocky 3 Rocky 4 Predator Happy Gilmore Balto 3:Wings of Change R.I.P. Carl Weathers you will be missed but you will also always be remembered as a great man and a great actor.

[@bakulubaka8661]

I am saddened by the news .

[@darthseth24]

"He's hooking He's hooking DAMN IT ROCK! WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH YOU ? THERE IS NO TOMORROW ! "

[@johnhammond9962]

Dammit! Rest easy champ

[@lukasgrozina5013]

FLY HIGH CHAMP, R.I.P Carl, Keep punching Apollo🙏🕊✝️🔛🔝🥊❤️👑⭐️🐐🌌🌠

[@datsapaddlin]

There is no tomorrow!!!! Rip champ

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

My favorite quote of all time

[@AshishKumar-gh7zu]

Although I only saw his Predator, I loved him immensely.❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@scillyautomatic]

That's a wrap, Carl. Thank you, Carl. Rest in peace.

[@DankDope]

I could cry

[@ME-nk2og]

One of my favorites. Sad day. RIP, Mr. Weathers.

[@ANTZPound4Pound]

*_I Can't Believe this! I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS!! Dayummm I was just watching The Mandalorian Star Wars Live with him last Night!!!_* Hearing that Iconic Line: *_"THERE IS NO TOMORROW!!....THERE IS NO TOMORROW!!" (RIP Brotha!!✊🏿🥊🏈📽)_*

[@tylerwong8583]

wow, just rediscovered back him weeks ago, and now he's in heaven, rest well sir

[@chrissands2660]

He lived down the street from my parents and I would see him whenever I visited my parents. I just saw him a month before or so. Crazy to think he left us. RIP Carl. You were a great one and this one really hurts.

[@rasjahson6261]

Don’t forget about his roll in Action Jackson 1988 with Vanity of Vanity 6.

[@monicariley5598]

My condolences goes out to Carl weather's family. I've seen the rocky movies and happy Gilmore, the toy story, and star wars. We lost another legendary actor. His legacy will live on. He will be missed. Rip Carl weather's 😥😭🙏👼

[@jaysmith6013]

He was so good in his comedic roles!

[@MellowMutant]

I agree

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

His best role was definitely Apollo Creed. "There is no tomorrow!" scene is iconic

[@simrajsingh1543]

Rip Carl Weathers fly high 🕊️ you were an Iconic symbol in Hollywood and still are.❤

[@TheReactionMan922]

R.I.P Apollo 😢

[@MIGHTYMAN1256]

What about his hit movie ' Action Jackson ""RIP⚘️🌷🌷

[@RM-nm3xn]

Loved your movies. RIP.

[@joycedurden7888]

Rest In Paradise 🙏❤🌺🌹💐🪻You mill be missed. My Condolences To Family and Fans 😢

[@peterdangelo5882]

Loved him. Thank you Carl for the great roles and memories. You are a legend. RIP

[@user-cg3yw9tl1n]

Don't forget the war movie, Force 10 from Navarone. With Harrison Ford and Christopher. So glad that he was still acting and directing his career was still going strong.

[@ADF366]

What an amazing character Creed he put life into, made the rocky series what it is. The Creed spin-off series is a good testament to how popular the original character was. Thanks you Carl for the great memories

[@PosiVibes_Hub]

Rest in power brother!!!

[@Lyon.Gaultier]

RIP to the legend Carl Weathers. This man gave me so much inspiration in my life. He will forever be known as Apollo from Rocky, which by the way should have been given an Oscar for his role because he was phenomenal. He will also be remembered for Dillon from Predator and the iconic arm wrestling scene with Arnold. RIP legend, you will be missed ❤

[@LANDSEAAIRCANADA]

He will be missed Thanks for everything Carl, for his Family sending you deepest sympathies for your loss.

[@TeXXicJA]

Rocky, in the Heat of the Night, and Happy Gilmore, but I also remember Street Justice. RIP Carl Weathers

[@omarcogle1965]

He was also part of the One Chicago family, Chicago Justice.

[@beamtweez1210]

PREDATOR ❤

[@cliffd8380]

Action Jackson.

[@dannytse8767]

The President of the Directors Guild of America just issued a lengthy statement about his behind the scenes contributions to the Guild and his work as a director ("Law & Order", "The Mandalorian", etc.) RIP Mr. Weathers

[@beamtweez1210]

Cause Some Damn Fool Accused you ‘Of BEING THE BEST!’❤

[@jocelynd7669]

🙏🏽

[@samuelrolfe-ni9mo]

Rest in peace Carl.. Thank you !! 'there is NO tomorrow' legend ❤❤

[@tplomonte]

Condolences to his family peace be with him .

[@KyloRen4238]

Damn. I love Carl in Predator and The Mandalorian and Happy Gilmore. I can't believe he died in his sleep. Happy late Birthday Carl. R.I.P. May the Peace be with u, always.

[@marvinalexanderjr401]

Dang, I’m only 24, my pops had us watching rocky ALL the time, good ole Apollo creed

[@frizzyfloyd1153]

His last smashin' punch to the world🙏R.I.P. Legend

[@yazhuakristos7393]

Our condolences to his family. He was a great and lovely actor. We will miss him. God takes him in his open arms. Rest in peace Mr Carl 🙏

[@23ofSeptember]

My next golf tournament, I'm playing for Chubs!