Carl Weathers’ cause of death announced – Chicago Tribune

Carl Weathers According to the details shared from the late actor’s death certificate, he died due to complications of the heart disease he had been struggling with for years.

76-year-old official The cause of death was listed as “atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease” It caused him to die peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of February 1, according to the certificate obtained by The Blast.

Weathers died at his home in Venice, California, at 12:18 a.m. local time, and investigators described his manner of death as “natural.”

In a statement the day after his death, Weathers’ manager described him as “an extraordinary person who lived an extraordinary life.”

“He has left an indelible mark through his contributions to film, television, art and sport and is known around the world and across generations. “He was a much-loved brother, father, grandfather, partner and friend.”

The actor became known for portraying Apollo Creed in four “Rocky” movies from 1976 to 1985. He also had a major role in 1987’s “Predator,” opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger, and as former golf player Chubbs Peterson in Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore.” The star who lost his hand in a crocodile attack.

But his work includes more than 80 films and TV shows spanning five decades. His resume includes recurring roles on series such as “Street Justice,” “In the Heat of the Night,” “Brothers,” “Arrested Development,” NBC’s “Chicago” series and most recently as Greef Karga on “The Mandalorian.” For this role, he earned a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama.

Weathers was also developing a directing career in his later years; He helmed two episodes of “The Mandalorian,” as well as episodes of “Law & Order” and “Chicago Med.”

Even in death he still appears on television. Weathers to appear in FanDuel Super Bowl commercial Sunday with Rob Gronkowski.

Following the news of Weathers’ death, “Rocky” star Sylvester Stallone paid tribute to his former co-star.

“We lost a legend yesterday” She captioned an Instagram video on Feb. 2, remembering her late friend.

“The day I met Carl Weathers, my life changed forever for the better,” he added. “Rest in power and keep punching.”

Weathers is survived by his ex-wife, Mary Ann, and two sons, including Matthew Weathers, who was the first to notify authorities of his father’s death.

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