The death certificate for actor Carl Weathers has been released, giving fans new insight into the actor’s sudden passing.
The “Rocky” star died suddenly at the age of 76 earlier this month. The death certificate, obtained by The Blast, reveals the cause of his death and further details of his death.
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According to the document, obtained by The Blast, the “Star Wars” actor best known for his role in the Disney+ series “The Mandalorian” died at the age of 76 at his home in Venice, California.
The actor died on February 2, 2024, at 12:18 am. Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is listed as the official cause of death. The document stated that he had suffered from heart disease for many years, leading the medical examiner to declare that his death was the result of “natural” causes.
The death certificate lists his occupation as an actor and states that he spent 51 years in the entertainment industry. The document also listed the “Happy Gilmore” star as divorced at the time of his death. His son, Matthew Weathers, had told authorities that his father had died.
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Instead of a funeral, the family decided to cremate the actor. In a statement published shortly after his death, they wrote, “He passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1, 2024. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carl Weathers.”
“[He] was an extraordinary human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, art and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized around the world and across generations,” they continued. “He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, spouse, and friend.”
‘Star Wars’ Actor Pays Tribute To His Late Mentor
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One of Carl Weathers’ last roles was as Greef Karga in the Disney+ “Star Wars” series “The Mandalorian.” The role earned him a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.
One of the first people to use social media to pay tribute to the late actor was Gina Carano. “The Mandalorian” showrunner Jon Favreau has tapped Carl Weathers to serve as a mentor for Carano, a former MMA fighter turned actor.
Carano was later fired from her role due to her controversial conservative social media posts on Twitter, the social media platform now known as X, but she recently enlisted the help of Elon Musk to file a lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilm, demanding they fire her again. in her role as Cara Dune.
A week before her legal battle against House of Mouse began, Carano took to Instagram to describe what it was like working with the late Carl Weathers on the set of “The Mandalorian.”
“Hearing the news that Carl Weathers passed away today was such a shock, I’m going to struggle with these words…” she began her lengthy statement, revealing that she was looking forward to seeing him at a fan expo they were both attending later this year.
“Carl contacted me directly after I was fired. I wasn’t in an emotional state where I could have picked up the phone because of how upset I was, but we ended up talking later,” she revealed. “He was gentle and encouraging and didn’t want me to give up, he told me he didn’t throw me away, he tried to keep me hopeful in what seemed like a hopeless scenario, he showed me he cared. That’s him.”
He went on to explain how he became his mentor on set, writing, “I bonded with him very closely on Mando seasons 1&2. Jon Favreau felt he would be a good mentor for me because we shared an athlete-turned-actor bond, so Jon had him direct my first episode in Mando season 2.
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He went on to describe how “he would put both his hands on my shoulders and look me straight in the eye to calm my spirits. He has a wonderful perspective in telling stories that can only be gained through his experience and wisdom which he shares with me to help make me shine. I cherish those moments.”
“I love to make him laugh, I always want to think how to make him smile, where the corner of his mouth will start to crack and I know I have him, then out comes his audible laugh. His laugh I can hear clearly now. His laugh I miss so much ,” he added. “She obviously shines on screen but man does she light up with such passion in that director’s chair.”
“I will miss my friend and mentor and that mischievous little twinkle in his eye. He’s one of the greats and pretty awesome. I am overwhelmed with all the precious memories we shared,” he concluded. “My condolences to his family and loved ones. He is a great person. Rest in peace, my friend.”
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