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Carl Weathers Was Forever a Champion—and Forever Your Friend
TVTVThe linebacker turned actor who died this week at age 76 was famous for playing Apollo Creed in ‘Rocky,’ Chubbs Peterson in ‘Happy Gilmore,’ and Greef Karga on ‘The Mandalorian.’ But he was the embodiment of charisma and charm—in victory or defeat.
By Rob Harvilla • 4 min
I heard the news, and my face fell, but then my face brightened again at the mere thought of him yelling MANDO!! repeatedly, warmly, boisterously. A dear old friend of Mando’s greeting his old friend Mando, and a dear old friend of ours greeting all of us.
Maybe you miss his voice already, in which case I encourage you to just sit with this and luxuriate in his warm, boisterous, too-loud-but-that’s-why-we-love-him voice for a while. Ahhhh! Mando! They all hate you, Mando! Only you, Mando! Welcome back, Mando! Sorry for the remote rendezvous, Mando! His name, in the quite popular Star Wars Disney+ series The Mandalorian, is Greef Karga, but of course that’s not his name. His name, in any context and on any planet, is Carl Weath
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In Memoriam: Carl Weathers
San Diego State University alumnus Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker turned Emmy-nominated actor who endeared himself to fans across multiple generations playing iconic roles in the “Rocky” movie franchise, "Happy Gilmore" and most recently “The Mandalorian,” has died.
Weathers was 76. According to a statement attributed to his family, Weathers died peacefully in his sleep Feb. 1.
“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers,” according to the statement. “Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized worldwide and across generations. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner and friend.”
Weathers was best known as Apollo Creed in the Rocky films, as well as Chubbs Peterson in the Adam Sandler cult classic “Happy Gilmore.” Most recently, he played the role of Greef Karga, the mysterious leader of the Hunters’ Guild, in the critically acclaimed TV show “The Mandalorian,” whi
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Carl Weathers
American actor and football player (1948–2024)
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| Born | (1948-01-14)January 14, 1948 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. | ||||
| Died | February 2, 2024(2024-02-02) (aged 76) Los Angeles, California, U.S. | ||||
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| Partner | Christine Kludjian (2014–2024) | ||||
| Children | 2 | ||||
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) | ||||
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| Undrafted: | 1970 | ||||
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Carl Weathers (January 14, 1948 – February 2, 2024
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