'RIP to the legend': Adam Sandler, Arnold Schwarzenegger and other celebs pay tribute to Carl Weathers
Legendary actor Carl Weathers remembered fondly as he dies at 76
Hollywood is mourning the loss of legendary actor Carl Weathers, who died at the age of 76. Known for his iconic roles in 'Star Wars,' 'Rocky,' and 'The Mandalorian,' Weathers left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. His family announced his death in his sleep, acknowledging his exceptional contributions to film, television, arts, and sports. Colleagues and co-stars expressed their grief and paid tribute to the legendary actor on social media.
Adam Sandler
Adam Sandler, Weathers' co-star in 'Happy Gilmore,' remembered him as a "true great man" and a "legend," highlighting his qualities as a father, actor, and athlete. Sandler wrote, “Great dad. Great actor. Great athlete. So much fun to be around always,” he continued on Friday. "Smart as hell. Loyal as hell. Funny as hell. Loved his sons more than anything. What a guy!! Everyone loved him. My wife and I had the best times with him every time we saw him. Love to his entire family and Carl will always be known as a true legend.”
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger, who appeared alongside Weathers in 'The Predator,' praised him as an extraordinary athlete, fantastic actor, and great person on Instagram. "Carl Weathers will always be a legend. An extraordinary athlete, a fantastic actor, and a great person. We couldn’t have made Predator without him,” the former governor of California wrote, sharing a photo of the pair’s iconic muscular handshake from the film. “And we certainly wouldn’t have had such a wonderful time making it. Every minute with him – on set and off – was pure joy. He was the type of friend who pushes you to be your best just to keep up with him. I’ll miss him, and my thoughts are with his family.”
Sylvester Stallone
Sylvester Stallone, Weathers' co-star in the 'Rocky' franchise, shared an emotional video on Instagram, expressing the profound impact Weathers had on their collaborative work. “Today is an incredibly sad day for me. I’m so torn up, I can’t even tell you. It’s a horrible loss he was magic, I never could have accomplished what we did with ‘Rocky’ without him,” Stallone stated.
Pedro Pascal
Pedro Pascal, his co-star in 'The Mandalorian,' posted a photo of Weathers with the caption "words fail" and a broken-heart emoji.
Dane Cook
Comedian Dane Cook remembered Weathers for his legendary role as Apollo Creed in 'Rocky,' expressing gratitude for the inspiration he provided. “RIP to the legend Carl Weathers. This moment, your delivery of it in Rocky inspired me the moment I heard it. I live my life by it. Your voice and performance gave me belief. I love you for that. Rest in peace & power man,” he wrote.
Jon Lovitz
Jon Lovitz, another star in the entertainment world, offered his condolences, describing Weathers as a "wonderful actor and athlete." Lovitz shared memories of working with Weathers on 'Saturday Night Live' and 'Rocky,' expressing sadness over the loss of another "good guy." “A wonderful actor and athlete. I got to know him years ago. He hosted SNL and was so great to work with. So great in Rocky. And such a nice guy. Another good guy, gone. This is very sad news. God bless him and his family.”
