Carl Weathers

Carl Weathers (January 14, 1948 – February 1, 2024) was an American actor, voice actor and professional American football player. He was well known for portraying the roles of Apollo Creed in the Rocky, Al Dillon in Predator, Chubbs Peterson in Happy Gilmore and Little Nicky, and as himself on the comedy series Arrested Development. 

As a football player, Weathers played for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League and the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Weathers died at his home in Los Angeles, California on February 1, 2024, at the age of 76.  A death certificate later gave his cause of death as atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

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