But before that, he was Carl Weathers, undrafted linebacker. His NFL career lasted only two years. And, to this day, he remembers the words spoken to him by a legendary coach that ended it.

Sylvester Stallone, Adam Sandler, Pedro Pascal pay tribute to late Carl Weathers Sylvester Stallone is paying tribute to his longtime friend and "Rocky" co-star Carl Weathers, who died this week ...

Stallone, in a touching video shared on social media, reflected on their profound collaboration, stating, "Carl Weathers was more than a co-star; he was an integral part of my life and achievements.

‘Carl Weathers will always be a legend ... offered his condolences on Twitter, with a selection of photos. ‘A true great man. Great dad. Great actor. Great athlete. So much fun to be around ...

Carl Weathers was an American actor, director and a former football player. His prominent roles included boxer Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films, Colonel Al Dillon in Predator ...