“Rocky” star. Carl Weathers The official cause of death has been revealed.
According to him Death certificate Exclusively obtained by The Blast, Weathers died inside his home in Venice, California. The legendary actor who played Apollo Creed In the “Rocky” films, he died on February 2 at 12:18 AM.
The document lists the actor spent 51 years in the “entertainment industry” and was divorced at the time of his death. His son, Matthew Weathers, is listed as the person who reported his death to authorities.
Carl Weathers' cause of death has been revealed
Death certificate list “Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease” As the official cause of his death.
Specifically, the document says he suffered from My heart disease For years. Investigators determined the manner of death to be “natural“.
The “Happy Gilmore” star has been cremated, and his family is taking his ashes home. He was 76 years old. The veteran actor's family confirmed the devastating news via a statement:
“He passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1, 2024. We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers.”
“And they continued.”[He] He was an extraordinary human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he has left an indelible mark and has been recognized around the world and across generations. “He was a brother, father, grandfather, partner and friend.”
The former professional footballer began his acting career in the 1970s, appearing in crime dramas before landing his breakout 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 film career – but he is best known for playing Apollo Creed in “Rocky” alongside Sylvester Stallone. He went on to reprise the role in 1979's “Rocky II” (1979) and 1982's “Rocky III.”
He then transitioned to television shows, appearing in the hit Disney+ series “The Mandalorian,” which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.
Fans were immediately put into mourning following the news of Withers' death. One heartbroken fan took to social media and wrote, “RIP CARL WEATHERS. Lots of great roles but his outing in PREDATOR is particularly memorable.”
Carl Weathers makes his final appearance in a Super Bowl commercial
Before his tragic death, Withers had done just that A commercial set has been filmed to appear in an upcoming film power, which will be broadcast on February 11. The late actor was associated with online sports betting company FanDuel and its Super Bowl work for years.
According to reports, after the former NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski He kicks a field goal to start the Super Bowl, then FanDuel airs a follow-up commercial during the game itself. It's not certain what the announcement will be about, but Weathers' unfortunate passing makes FanDuel want to treat its announcement with caution.
Andrew Sneed, executive vice president of marketing at FanDuel, confirmed that the “Rocky” actor will still appear in the ad thanks to his family's blessing. “The family has been so supportive that they still want to see Carl in action,” Sneed stated.
However, there will be some changes to the ad according to Snead. Snead said of the upcoming announcement: “We've built a master. One is an adjustment if he kicks and we have an adjustment if he misses. That content that we had in those masters is not going to be relevant for us to do anymore.” . “Since news of Carl's death arrived, we've been working with editors to help us come back to something that makes sense.”
He added: “We've been watching the edits in tears. We've really enjoyed the short time we've had working with him. He's a great guy and he's truly an inspiration and has a positive outlook on the world. We want to make sure of that.” “We are trying to meet this moment with the respect it deserves.”
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