'Rocky' and 'Predator' actor Weathers died in February at age 76 Eric Andersson joined PEOPLE as a senior writer in 2022. His work has appeared in TV Guide Magazine, The Wall Street Journal and Us ...

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 ...

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 ...

Got a call from a Mr. Dubin at The Inquirer, wanting my reaction and perspective on the 25th anniversary of the release of "Rocky." Didn't know what to say to him -- at least, what to say that he ...

Whether you met him on the football field or on screen in movies like Rocky or The Mandalorian, Carl Weathers was a beloved figure in American culture. The Happy Gilmore star died Feb. 1 at the ...

JT The Brick chats with former Raiders linebacker and actor Carl Weathers, kicker Chris Bahr and defensive back Joe King to discuss their journeys to the NFL, wearing the Silver and Black, life ...

LeVar Burton recalls spending 'a lot of time naked' at the spa with the late Carl Weathers Oscars 'In Memoriam' pays tribute to Carl Weathers, Chita Rivera, Michael Gambon, and more FanDuel pays ...

The online sports betting site says the late actor's Super Bowl spot with Rob Gronkowski will be changed "out of respect for the family" Daniel Levine is a Staff Editor at PEOPLE. He joined PEOPLE ...

Weathers, star of 'Rocky' and 'The Mandalorian,' died on Feb. 2 in his sleep. He was 76. Dave Filoni chats with ET's Ash Crossan about all things 'The Mandalorian' at the 51st Annual Saturn Awards.