Carl Weathers’ official cause of death was revealed on Friday, one week after the actor died in his sleep, according to reports.
Weathers, beloved for his role as Apollo Creed in the Rocky movies, died of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to his death certificate. Obtained from The Blast.
The 76-year-old passed away shortly after midnight on February 2 at his home in Venice, California, after battling heart disease for many years.
The certificate listed his son, Matthew Weathers, as the person who reported his death to authorities. He was then cremated.
His family announced his death last week.
“Karl was an extraordinary human being who lived an extraordinary life,” Weathers’ family said in a statement. “Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he left an indelible mark and is known for generations around the world. He was a beloved brother, father and grandfather. , partner and friend.”
Weathers was born in New Orleans in 1948 and had a career in Hollywood spanning more than 50 years.
He had memorable roles in Predator, Happy Gilmore, and The Mandalorian, but is best remembered for playing the iconic fictional boxer Apollo Creed. Sho.
Weather first appeared as Apollo Creed in 1976’s Rocky, and reprized the role in 1979’s Rocky II and 1982’s Rocky III.
The character was killed in the ring by Ivan Drogo (Dolph Lundgren) in 1985’s Rocky IV, but Michael B. Jordan played Apollo Creed’s son Adonis in three Creed movies. played, and still lives on in another generation. For the past 10 years.
Weathers’ prolific career also includes voicing Combat Carl in the “Toy Story” series and playing the fictional version of himself in “Arrested Development.”
Weathers also appeared on the popular TV shows “The Shield,” “Street Justice,” “Colony,” “Chicago PD,” and “Brothers.”
For his role in The Mandalorian, he was nominated for the 2021 Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.
Weathers was also known for “Close Encounters” and “The Comeback.”
Before appearing on the big screen, he played football at San Diego State University and signed as a free agent with the Oakland Raiders in 1970.
He played in eight games in the NFL as a linebacker and strong safety over two seasons.
Before his death, Weathers filmed a Super Bowl commercial for FanDuel with former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, which will air during Sunday’s big game.
