The official cause of death of ‘Rocky’ star Carl Weathers has been revealed.
According to his death certificate obtained exclusively by The Blast, Weathers died inside his home in Venice, California. The legendary actor, who played the role of Apollo Creed in the movie ‘Rocky’, died on February 2 at 12:18 am.
The document lists the actor as having spent 51 years in the “entertainment industry” and was divorced at the time of his death. Her son, Matthew Weathers, was listed as the person who notified authorities of her death.
Carl Weathers Cause of Death Revealed
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The death certificate listed “atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease” as his official cause of death.
Specifically, the document says he suffered from heart disease for years. Investigators declared the manner of death “natural.”
The “Happy Gilmore” star was cremated, and his family brought home his ashes. He is 76 years old. The veteran actor’s family confirmed the bad news through a statement:
“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.”
They continued, “[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. He was a dear brother, father, grandfather, partner, and friend.”
The former professional football player got his start in acting in the 1970s, appearing in crime dramas before landing his breakthrough role, Apollo Creed, in “Rocky.” The actor has made a name for himself, appearing in more than 75 films and TV shows during his 50-year screen career — but he’s best known for playing Apollo Creed in ‘Rocky’ alongside Sylvester Stallone. He later reprized the role in “Rocky II” (1979) and 1982’s “Rocky III.”
He then transitioned to television shows, appearing in Disney+’s hit “Star Wars” series “The Mandalorian,” which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.
Fans immediately mourned the news of Weathers’ death. One heartbroken fan took to social media and wrote, “RIP CARL WEATHERS. Many great roles but his passing in PREDATOR is particularly memorable.”
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Carl Weathers Makes Final Appearance In Super Bowl Ad
Before his heartbreaking death, Weathers had filmed a set of commercials to appear in the upcoming Super Bowl, which will air on February 11. The late actor has been associated with online sports betting company FanDuel and its Super Bowl work for years.
According to reports, after former NFL player Rob Gronkowski makes a field goal to start the Super Bowl, FanDuel will air a follow-up ad during the game itself. Not sure what the ad means, but Weathers’ unfortunate passing has made FanDuel want to approach its ad with caution.
FanDuel executive vice president of marketing Andrew Sneyd confirmed that the “Rocky” actor will still appear in the ad, thanks to his family’s blessing. “The family is very supportive that they still want to see Carl in work,” Sneyd said.
However, there will be some changes to the ad according to Sneyd. “We’ve built a master. One is an edit if he kicks and we have an edit if he misses. The content we had in the master wasn’t suitable for us to do anymore,” Sneyd said of the upcoming ad. “Since the news of Carl’s death came , we’ve been working with editors to help us get back to something that makes sense.”
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She added, “We watched the edit with tears in our eyes. We really enjoyed the short time we had to work with him. He’s a great guy and he’s really an inspiration and has a positive outlook on the world. We want to make sure we try to find this moment.” with due respect.”
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