Photo Credit: Luigi Novi, CC BY 4.0 &lt;https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0&gt;, via Wikimedia Commons
Former NFL linebacker Carl Weathers, who rose to fame in Hollywood comedy and action films, including roles as Apollo Creed, the antagonist who later turned ally in the "Rocky" films, Arnold Schwarzenegger's opponent in "Predator," and a golf instructor in "Happy Gilmore," has passed away. He was seventy-six.
His manager, Matt Luber, confirmed Weathers' passing on Thursday. In a statement, his family said he passed away "peacefully in his sleep."
Weathers was perhaps most closely associated with Creed, who made his first appearance as the cocky, undisputed heavyweight world champion in 1976's "Rocky," starring Sylvester Stallone. Weathers was equally at ease flexing his muscles on the big screen in "Action Jackson" as he was joking around on the small screen in such shows as "Arrested Development."&nbsp;
Among his other cinematic credits are Adam Sandler's "Happy Gilmore" and Arnold Schwarzenegger's "Predator".
According to his family's statement, Weathers "was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life" and started his career as an NFL linebacker.
"Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized worldwide and across generations," the family stated.
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