Carl Weathers, an American actor known for playing Apollo Creed, the main character's rival in the popular movie "Rocky," passed away on the 1st. He was 76 years old.
Carl Weathers was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the southern United States, and after playing as a professional American football player, he turned to acting. He gained popularity by playing the role of Apollo Creed, a boxer who is the main character's rival and best friend from the first to fourth movies in the world-famous ``Rocky'' movie series.
According to multiple American media outlets, Weathers passed away peacefully at his home on the 1st. He was 76 years old.
His cause of death has not been disclosed.
Stallone: ``I'm happy to have shared my life with you''
In response to the news of his death, actor Sylvester Stallone, who co-starred with Weathers in the movie and played the main character Rocky, posted a video on social media on the 2nd, saying, ``My heart is so heartbroken that I can't express it in words.'' Without him, Rocky would be the same. "I couldn't have accomplished that work. He was truly wonderful and I was so happy to have shared my life with him."
He mourned Mr. Weathers by saying, ``Apollo, keep punching!'' in reference to a line from the movie.