Carl Weathers’ official cause of death was revealed on Friday, a week after the actor died in his sleep, according to a report.
Weathers, beloved for his role as Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” franchise, died of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to his death certificate obtained by The Blast.
The 76-year-old died at his home in Venice, California shortly after midnight on February 2 after battling heart disease for years.
The certificate listed her son, Matthew Weathers, as the person who notified authorities of her death. He was then burned.
His family announced his death last week.
Carl Weathers died in his sleep on February 2, according to his death certificate. Getty Images Weathers is best known for his role as Apollo Creed. Getty Images
“Carl was an extraordinary human being who lived an extraordinary life,” the Weathers family said in a statement. “Through his contributions to film, television, art and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized around the world and across generations. He was a dear brother, father, grandfather, partner, and friend.”
Weathers, born in New Orleans in 1948, has a Hollywood career that spans more than 50 years.
He had memorable roles in “Predator,” “Happy Gilmore” and “The Mandalorian” – but he will be remembered for playing the iconic fictional boxer Apollo Creed.
Weather first appeared as Apollo Creed in 1976’s “Rocky,” before reprising the role in 1979’s “Rocky II” and 1982’s “Rocky III.”
Weathers’ career spanned more than 50 years. ©Lorimar Film Entertainment/Courtesy Everett Collection Weathers played college football and had a brief stint in the NFL before becoming an actor. ©MGM/Courtesy Everett Collection
The character was killed in the ring by Ivan Drogo (Dolph Lundgren) in 1985’s “Rocky IV,” but lives on today in another generation with Michael B. Jordan portraying Apollo Creed’s son, Adonis, in a trio of “Creed” films over the last decade. .
Weathers’ prolific career also includes voicing Combat Carl in the “Toy Story” franchise and he played a fictional version of himself in “Arrested Development.”
Weathers also appeared on the hit TV shows “The Shield,” “Street Justice,” “Colony,” “Chicago PD” and “Brothers.”
His work on “The Mandalorian” earned him a 2021 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.
Weathers is also known for “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and “The Comeback.”
Before appearing on the big screen, he played football in college at San Diego State University and, in 1970, he signed a contract with the Oakland Raiders as a free agent.
He played in eight games in the NFL at linebacker and strong safety over two seasons.
Before his death, Weathers filmed a Super Bowl commercial for FanDuel with former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, which will air during the big game on Sunday.
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