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Without a doubt, one of the greatest sports movies of all time is “Rocky,” starring Sylvester Stallone, who also created the character, wrote the screenplay, and pitched the film to major studios until he finally got it made. However, as iconic as Stallone’s role as the down-and-out boxer who couldn’t seem to catch a break was, the film would not have been such a huge success without an amazing foil for Rocky to play against.
And that foil was played masterfully by actor Carl Weathers, who made the character of Apollo Creed one of the greatest antagonists of all time, which is what makes the news of Weathers’ passing today, at the age of 76, so heartbreaking.
Weathers’ family published a statement, which read, “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers. He died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1st, 2024. … Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, the arts, and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized worldwide and across generations.
