Sylvester Stallone on Carl Weathers' passing: It still chokes me up

Sylvester Stallone and his family join TODAY to talk about Season Two of their hit reality TV show “The Family Stallone.” Stallone also speaks out on the passing of "Rocky" costar Carl Weathers. "He had the voice, the talent, the humor, he had it all. I couldn't have made it without him."
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[@kthx1138]

Carl was HUGE physically. It's so sad that even the biggest, strongest guys succumb to something eventually. Rest in Paradise, Carl. Condolences to Sly, Carl's family and many other friends.

[@kevinnelson66]

Carl played in the NFL and CFL(Canadian Football League League) before he began his acting career.

[@mars27970]

​@@kevinnelson66He was good in track and field too.

[@speedisoftheessence]

No one escapes Father Time, so we have to make the most of the time we have.

[@davidOConnor-z3l]

George Floyd was also very huge

[@canaridissident7309]

"strongest guys succumb to something eventually" Do you mean C19 vaccines ?

[@theghost-station9156]

Carl Weathers was a real gentleman.. a real role model...

[@MrAndreX73]

WHEN SPYING 1010 WINS NEWS VERIZON STATION COLLAPSED THE 2 WORLD TRADE CENTERS ON 911 2001 THAT NY AMERICANS THAT DROPPED DEAD OUT OF THE 2 COLLAPSING WORLD TRADE CENTERS HIT THE GROUND HARDER THAN CARL WEATHERS CAN HIT A BOXING BAG.

[@BobBroon-k2t]

How do you know?

[@stevenmitchell2996]

Without Carl Weathers I don't think the Rocky films especially Rocky and Rocky II would have been as great as they were. He brought an amazing presence onscreen.

[@HOSTILEMGTOW]

Stallone absolutely owes the success of the Rocky series to Weathers indeed. Carls character and involvement is just as responsible for the projects success as Stallones is. The Apollo character is just as iconic as the Rocky character. Rest in peace brotha Carl, you're a true legend, and I know I speak for all of us when I say that we'll never forget you ✊️🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊.

[@MikeJohnMentzer]

He had an amazing presence in all four movies I loved him most in the 3rd movie

[@tgriffin3059]

@@HOSTILEMGTOW That's absurd. Sure, Weathers was great in the role. But Stallone wrote each screenplay...he created this world...and he directed the 3 most financially successful entries in the series. Also, while Apollo was the most larger than life character, the other roles....Adrian, Paulie, and Mickey...were each as important to the series, and were each as well played by the respective actors...Weathers was very important to the franchise. But he was only one of several people who brought brilliant performances to the big screen. To compare him to Stallone is ridiculous.

[@HOSTILEMGTOW]

@@tgriffin3059 I was agreeing with you up until you said comparing him to Stallone is ridiculous LOL 😂. Weathers was a real athlete, Stallone wasn't. We're not even gonna have this conversation because I can already see where this is going LOL 😂. Bye-bye. But before I go, let me say this. It's funny how people just hear what they wanna hear, and fail to acknowledge the truth. Newsflash, Stallone himself said and admitted in his Instagram post that he never could've done what he did with Rocky without Weathers LOL 😂. But like I said, I guess you just blocked that out LOL 😂. You blocked that out just like you blocked the things I said in my first post on this thread LOL 😂. I have no time to "argue or debate" with the likes of someone like you. You hear, see,think, feel, and acknowledge what you want to, regardless of whatever evidence is present about the thing[s] or subject at hand. Bye-bye, and don't even bother to message me back. This conversation is officially over 😂✌️👎.

[@Wh4L205]

Let’s not forget he’s the reason The Creed series has started. Michael b Jordan

[@chrislovato1336]

One day when Sly is gone that will be a very sad day I hope he lives another 20 years

[@Zumcho]

Me too.

[@ShaneJBurke1]

So awesome !!! Love Sly and his family. Blessings to Carl and his family

[@vanmoody]

I hope the family survives being on reality tv. A lot of times there is a split up afterwards because of the pressure being on camera so much in your home.

[@Kidgloves1984]

Carl Weathers is legendary and will never be forgotten..

[@__blue--blood__7857]

I hate to say this but without Carl Rocky would not have been so great . He brought something to the Rocky movies that Sly just didn't have . Together they made Rocky a masterpiece. Rip champ

[@jerryhello]

His performance elevated everything about that movie and laid the groundwork for the franchise. Absolute legend. Apollo was the best fighter of the series, imo.

[@MyronWilliams-j7r]

Without Sylvester it would not have been so great either. It’s teamwork!!

[@sdavis5001]

Without Sly there would’ve been ZERO; he wrote & created the franchise. CW was a golden addition.

[@webmasterd]

Obviously its a team effort. The right combination of actors, the right script, the right everything makes a good movie. But I understand where you coming from. Sly on the day of his death mentioned how Carl was just "magical."

[@tgriffin3059]

@@sdavis5001 Of course. Stallone wrote the screenplays, and directed the 3 most successful entries in the series. Rocky was HIS world. If you took the most gifted young people at film school, and told them they had to match his achievement with the first 4 Rocky films...or commit suicide....they'd go ahead and ask for the noose...It's not happening.

[@jayweiss4378]

“The older we get the more we leave behind…that’s life” Rocky

[@randyyoungban4021]

Carl’s hair was perfect! He dressed well, and his voice was one of kind! Preaching rocky that he and rocky were fighters…. Dancing around the ring with James brown… he was the coolest guy! RIP mr. Weathers!

[@BudFuddlacker]

Guy is dead and your talking about his hair smfh

[@tobybower6472]

I just learned of his passing. God bless you Carl.....LEGEND

[@dannyhyde7019]

Rest easy Carl Weathers. So many great films and Memories. Mad respect for Stallone in family, films and life.

[@CastOfCharacters13]

I pay my condolences and respect to the legendary Carl Weathers a first knew as Apollo Creed, when I saw him in Rocky movies

[@razorhot1]

Sorry for your loss Carl Weathers was amazing guy. He had it all.

[@sankhawkulathantille]

01:13 "Where is the real actor? I can't read with the office guy!" 😂😂🤦🏽

[@Glynnermang]

Imagine your confidence in that moment (if you weren't Sly) great team - RIP legend!

[@kevinnelson66]

Sly and Henry worked together on the 1974 film "The Lords Of Flatbush". Great film. Henry mentioned in an interview a few years ago that he saved three jackets from over the years. The brown leather jacket he wore during the later seasons of Happy Days, the sport jacket he wore in the 1982 film "Night Shift", and the black leather jacket he wore in "The Lords Of Flatbush".

[@welles2002]

Rocky's Success is forever link to Carl Weathers forever

[@petethescalemodeller6130]

Beautiful family , you can see how much his girls love him , so great ..

[@dbreiden83080]

Of course, they love him. They live in his mansion, and he pays all their bills.

[@maryannscribner1922]

Carl weathers was rocky partner. Without creed there is no Rocky

[@Ah-ed6ie]

Wasn't Rockys quote after Apollo got killed in Rocky iv, "I'm afraid" Sly really made carl weathers character a mentor aswell a rival Apollo the champ and Rocky the underdog.

[@leemontoya8028]

We would not go that far!

[@ChristianDeJesus219]

​@@Ah-ed6iethat was Rocky 3

[@KINGAMIIAMKING]

​@@leemontoya8028 Sylvester Stallone said it himself that there's no Rocky without Carl Weathers.

[@greglopez8206]

@@ChristianDeJesus219Yup. Said it to Adrian at the beach.

[@jackware2136]

Last night I dreamed I was living very close to Carl Weathers and we often waved at each other. Carl was the type of guy you could not hate, his acting was outstanding and he really brought meaning to every role he . played. I wish I had knowed him like my dreams told me I did---a GREAT Actor and man.

[@TheFMHatter1986]

Jennifer's impersonation of Sylvester was great and Sly's towards Jennifer was good too such a great family

[@spart361]

Carl was amazing RIP, glad Stallone is with us stay strong!

[@mrblue8439]

About 2 years ago I met Carl Weathers at Comic Con 2022. Very nice guy. I told him I was a fan of The Las Vegas Raiders, who Carl used to play for. He told me "There are a lot of fans out there." I told him, "The fans are crazy at games." Weathers looks at me and asks "Are you one of them?" I told him "No but my girlfriend will tell you I am." I promise I am not a crazy fan. RIP Carl Weathers. He was very kind to talk to.

[@DaleShareyHoward-x2s]

❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊 2:03

[@ReneeBraxton]

My mom took my brother and I to see Rocky back in the 70s. It was the most exciting time we ever had as a family watching this iconic movie together. 😊

[@claudiadraganescu4650]

Condolences to Mr. Sylvester Stallone, for the loss of his good colleague and friend, Carl Weathers, may God rest him! 🙏🏼🕯️ It is a very lucky Mr. Sly because he has someone to console him at every loss! Congratulations to the beautiful family!👏🏼♥️👏🏼♥️

[@joycegibbs5267]

urgh, all the greats are leaving us. Makes me so sad. Don't leave us Sly, we LOVE you.

[@goliath9523]

So true.We don't have extremely great actors like these nowadays...

[@loveforeignaccents]

No one else needed to be there but Sly.

[@redcapote4760]

My thoughts exactly. The promotion of the girls on this solemn occasion was truly self-serving. Am a bit disappointed by this.

[@robroy6374]

exactly

[@DonJ1973]

The main reason they were there was to promote their TV show. It was mainly a publicity appearance. But of course Savannah had to talk about Carl.

[@robroy6374]

@@DonJ1973 smh

[@DonJ1973]

@@robroy6374 Hey I understand what you all mean. But, this was a paid appearance by their network to promote their TV show. At least they brought up Carl and Sly was reflective of their long friendship.

[@NYC_CuriousG]

I will miss Carl. He was a good actor IMO and looked so good for his age.

[@canaridissident7309]

C19 injections that's why Carl is gone.

[@heyhey-dc7il]

Rip Carl 😢 love ya stolone, you guys had a great freindship❤ And you have a great family God bless ❤

[@buffed16]

I met Carl in Cherry Hill, NJ 6 years ago. He was 70 and looked super! I thought he would have had more time on earth than he did. ❤ Too Soon.

[@tonytamuno]

God bless Sylvester and his family.What a beautiful tribute, Carl thankyou for sharing your gifts and talents with us all. God bless you and your family.

[@LITTLE1994]

Them two were good friends for a LONG time. Weathers will be definitely be missed as Apollo from Rocky and Dutch from Predator.

[@sarahwagner8809]

SS is brilliant- I have said it so many times- he parallels Michael Landon. Director, producer, actor who changed the lives of SO many. Thank you for the best films- I own all of them.😊

[@MikeEdwards-kj4dh]

No

[@jotighe2]

I remember when Rocky came out; I was just a kid. I didn't know anyone in the movie, and all the characters were (correctly) written as "nobody"s. when carl weathers came on the screen, I said, "that guy looks like the champ, acts like the champ, and I thought he was the real pro in the movie. what a movie that was!

[@BuzzCooks]

worked with Sly on Over the Top and at Carolco Pictures First Class all the time. I also met Carl way back in 83 lol aging myself

[@joske103]

Please dont punch me Rocky hahaha

[@Chatterbox-94]

RIP Carl. Your legacy as Apollo Creed will live forever in the world of film. Your character is more than fiction, he’s an icon.

[@BillCosbyTouchedMyDoodle]

I'll always remember him as the postal carrier on "Cheers" who was fired after Cliff Clavin snitched on him for stealing magazine perfume samples. R.I.P.

[@SonOfKong33]

That was a different actor....

[@ronny-lb1cr]

Didn’t know that Cliff snitched on a co-worker. Thanks 😂👍🏾

[@BillCosbyTouchedMyDoodle]

yup. I don't know if you remember the episode where the bullying patron at Cheers wanted to fight Cliff because of his annoying know-it-all banter, but Carl Weathers was in that episode too. Cliff, being a coward, hired Lewis (Carl) to confront the bully. But when the bully told Lewis why he wants to fight him, Lewis suddenly became the bully's kindred spirit and let him do what he wanted, because Cliff annoys Lewis too. Hilarious!

[@PoofOfLogic]

@@BillCosbyTouchedMyDoodle I think you're referring to an actor by the name of Sam Scarber....He's not Carl Weathers....Unless Carl Weathers was in a different episode.

[@LiLgPnoy15]

Rocky II, my favorite Rocky film. Apollo was a class act.

[@smartscratcheastmidlands6589]

Was my best Rocky.....a real drive forward

[@JoeBuck207]

Stallone looks great.

[@LanceStorm9]

Yeah, he's sorted his face out. Looked like a dummy a few years ago.

[@maricedixion3357]

I want to pay my condolences to Carl weathers and his family I remember him from the movie Apollo Creed when he was in the rocky series he was a good guy and brilliant and talented actor he will never be forgotten it will never be another Apollo Creed

[@scottshelton8084]

Mr.Carl made the ROCKY movies what they are you'll be missed God bless Mr.Stallone and God bless Mr.Wheathers family 🥊🙏🏽🥊🙏🏽🥊

[@Valentino-the-great]

Mr Stallone is the best dad one can have. I wish i could have a father like him. I hope that his children understand how lucky they are ❤️

[@mak1045]

❤️❤️❤️Carl Weathers so much. 😢He has been on my tiny list of fav actors since I saw Rocky. Of course as well as Sly. but then when he joined Mandalorian, he set the bar as LEGEND in my eyez! Just the adversity he had in his roles. Tears come out when I think we have lost such a phenomenal actor! RIP ⭐️🪦much love and prayers to his familia

[@Kristine-x6d]

Rest in Eternal Peace Carl and prayers to your family for comfort. Sly sincerely respected Carl Weathers and the two became iconic in the making of Rocky. Sly and his family are wholesome and well connected. Wish them continued success.

[@andrewmele1303]

The best! 🥊🥊🥊

[@a.e.7988]

Two great guys 💔

[@bloodsling]

I have to imagine dating his daughters had to be intimidating for potential suitors lol,not only are they all stunners,but their old man is Rocky and Rambo lol.

[@LoneWolf-cv6pl]

Why would it be intimidating? As long as you're a good dude it shouldn't be

[@eileenmclaughlin985]

RIP. DEAR. CARL WEATHERS. U WILL ALWAYS B MISSED BY PEOPLE. WHO TRULY LOVED U😢😢😢😢😢

[@canaridissident7309]

C19 injections that's why Carl is gone.

[@ajvindiesel8517]

If he dies.......he dies. Great performance in all 4 Rocky's.

[@Ronopoly-s6h]

Mr. Frank Stallone and Mr. Sylvester Stallone are the most classiest down to earth men in Hollywood. Mr. Stallone is in a class if his own.

[@aarifleander1179]

Beautiful friendship.Huge impact on so many peoples lives both Mr Stallone and Mr.Weathers...Great movies..

[@E32DJ-Baby]

Power Magic Happiness and Unforgettable. RIP to the Legend Carl Weathers. Big ups to the Legend Sylvester Stallone and his family.

[@jazminratzlaff5357]

Love Carl Weathers and Sly Stallone, sad to hear of Carl’s passing. My condolences to his family, friends and of course Sly. The Rocky films would not have been the same, love his other films as well. A icon and legend, yes a Superman of life. 😇♾️💔

[@hectorlopez1069]

Sylvester has a good family, his wife and his daughters.

[@jamesdiamond6139]

when I found out that he was doing his own stunts I could not believe it I wanted to scream out no to him NO, because actors are taking risks and should not be allowed to do this. R.I.P.

[@lexkanyima2195]

In First Blood he did 100% all of his stunts

[@kevinmurphy8857]

I didn't know until now. I am so sad to hear about karl passng away. I am a rocky fan. Rest in peace karl. You will be remembered for the rocky movies.

[@hectorlopez1069]

First, it was burt young last year, and now Carl weathers. Both worked with Sylvester stallone in the Rocky movies. Rip. Burt young and Carl Weathers.

[@johnnytheyoungmaestro]

I loved Sylvester's little pun on having a "rocky" start with Carl. That's what you're supposed to do, have fun, even when something tough happens. He makes a bit of light out of the difficult time he went through. I do see that he's trying to really hold back his emotions. It must've been extremely tough for him. My condolences to Sylvester Stalone and the family of Carl Weathers. May he rest easy. 😔👊

[@scottykilmer3920]

NOTHING IS OVER nothing !

[@kthx1138]

There IS no tomorrow!

[@hectorlopez1069]

This is not Rambo

[@domimburgia935]

Rip Carl Weathers 🙏🏻🥊

[@magicmike7198]

Regarding Carl, when Sly compared him to Superman, my immediate instinct was to shout ''YES!''. Carl, whom we all loved, personifies the leadership as well as the intrinsic, American, altruistic and confident values ​​of the Man of Steel. In a burst of joy, I ordered the 80s film “Action Jackson” in his homage.

[@ReelyskylineSCC]

Sly is just too goated to die next❤

[@AMDbAmber-Mad-Database]

He needs to live anyway.

[@crystaldance5731]

Rip Carl weathers great movies rocky series thankyou ❤️😊

[@scott7521]

Just 76.... While I was saddened and surprised someone in his shape didn't live longer it is the average life span of a man in the U.S. and maybe over.

[@canaridissident7309]

C19 injections that's why Carl is gone.

[@dxer255]

Now watching Rocky 4 will hit different. Seeing another Creed movie too. One of childhood heroes went away :(. R.I.P Carl

[@anactaneustheeleventh2542]

Remember when I was a kid wanting to be like Sylvester Stallone, sad to hear about Carl’s passing, another great guy and actor, gonna miss seeing him on the big screen, he’s in a better place now, many blessings to you Sylvester and your family.

[@salyol7]

The 3 sisters should be doing the podcast.I love the family show.

[@Miracle278]

Rambo Rocky is like a symbol that has proven himself to the world🤙✊👍💯❤

[@marleeglenn1945]

I loved Carl Weather's character in The Mandolorian. I hate that he won't be Magiatrate Greef Karga again. He brought so much love and life to every role he played! Mr. Weathers will be greatly missed!!❤

[@HopelessRomantic91]

Now Michael B. Jordan has to pay his respects to Carl Weathers. Since he plays as Apollo Creed's Son.

[@theunknown4570]

Are 80s Heroes both music and movies are starting to go. But I cannot think of being blessed with a better time in history with the excellent entertainment they brought us. And thank goodness some still do

[@Adam-tm7lm]

Mr. Carl. Weathers Eternity. Apollo. Creed Legend. ⭐⭐⭐ 🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊 R. I. P 🕊️🕊️ 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@samirismailov4284]

The first Rocky's movie I've watched was Rocky 3 back when I was 15-16 years old And that film changed me as a person It gave me a huge amount of motivation and never give up attitude The chemistry between Sly and Carl was absolutely astonishing I loved so much their friendship on the screen and off the screen , of course That's why this is my favorite Rocky movie This legacy will live forever Thank you for everything, Carl Weathers

[@ikahari]

I'm impressed he held those tears back it always duck losing a bro

[@LissjanitaSande-j3u]

Thaths soo truet!!he was ann bjutiful kind friend too skye!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@cmm4456]

Beautiful family

[@solsaadi5399]

Ah lots of surgeries and botox 😂 duh

[@jh230377]

Keep punching Apollo. RIP Carl Weathers!!

[@artie]

Yes!!! It’s a hit!!! I love this show. Dad keeps it real!!! Again… love it

[@jayclarke6671]

Everything I knew about Carl long before he past away was that he was a really good guy. A man with a lot of heart and moral values. He was the kind of guy who would look out for the vulnerable and back them up if necessary. I've only known a few guys like that in my life and they were definitely not in Europe where I have been living since the 90s. Actually from what I remember they were mostly marines.

[@JustinCase780]

Those movies had the great theme songs... Rocky Song - Gonna Fly Now, Rocky 3 - Eye of the Tiger

[@ahmedmaklad6527]

Rocky 4 - burning heart

[@Radentstwo]

"Living in America" and "No Easy Way Out" in Rocky IV

[@ReneeBraxton]

I love the Stallone family!😊

[@ArthurZakaryan23]

Loved season 1 of The Family Stallone, you can tell Sly really loves his family and is a great father to 3 beautiful girls.

[@garethsmith6611]

Its tulsa king season 2 i want. amazing show and i miss it already

[@DonEBrooke32]

again, Mr. Stallone. so sorry for ya loss, sir.

[@adolfozuniga3939]

Carl Weathers was a Huge presence without a doubt! They knew this, which is why he was in 4 Rocky movies!

[@allanwaters9782]

love you Apollo since 1981

[@kakashisharinganhokage7067]

Rip Carl Weathers you never will be forgotten 😭😭

[@keithrobertson8101]

Sly is a true legend

[@biblicalquotes01]

nice to see a good strong family

[@Bentom86]

Guess Savannah never saw “The Lords of Flatbush”. The Winkler-Stallone friendship began before Rocky & The Fonz. RIP Mr. Weathers. We all need an Apollo Creed to help bring out the best in us.

[@danielo.r2703]

Beautiful family!

[@DesMen-i9z]

Carl Weathers has gone too soon. RIP to the great legend.

[@canaridissident7309]

C19 injections that's why Carl is gone.

[@jamesdavison2927]

RIP Carl Weathers great roles beyond Apollo Will be missed

[@theexorcist2605]

Come on Sylvester give us some insight about season 2 of Tulsa King

[@MsDisneylandlover]

Rip ❤ pray he knew the lord ❤

[@grega1972]

All I can say is " Tulsa King" the Effing Best series out now !!!

[@kimberlysbeautyandstyle6695]

I absolutely love the Family Stallone and this family. So excited for season 2.

[@untitle161]

Carl Weathers was 18 months younger then Sylvester Stallone

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

Bless Karl ❤❤❤😂🎉

[@davidoftheglen3447]

I loved how Apollo was out running with Rocky every morning. He was a true trainer We're all going to miss you Carl ❤😊❤ 🙏

[@boke75]

Was that Rocky III ? I seem to remember Apollo training Rocky to prepare for the fight against Mr. T.

[@davidoftheglen3447]

@@boke75 Yes , it was Rocky III