'Rocky' and 'Star Wars' actor Carl Weathers dies at 76. "We are sad to announce his passing.

He died happily in his sleep last Thursday, February 1. Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life," his relatives say in a statement. The actor also participated in the action film 'Predator' and was recently nominated for an Emmy for his role in 'The Mandolorian', the Disney+ series from the'Star Wars' universe.