The 'Rocky' and 'Mandalorian' star died Thursday in his sleep. He was 76. Carl Weathers has died. The 'Rocky' franchise veteran and 'Happy Gilmore' star's family confirmed the news on Friday.

Weathers auditioned for "Rocky" as a relatively unknown actor, bringing to the table a year of acting experience and a professional American football background. During his audition, he notably ...

NEW YORK — Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the ‘’Rocky’' movies, facing off against ...