Dolph Lundgren, Michael B. Jordan pay tribute to Carl Weathers

Washington DC, United States, February 3 (ANI): Hollywood stars Dolph Lundgren and Michael B. Jordan have paid heartfelt tributes to ‘Rocky’ actor Carl Weathers.

“Rocky IV” actor Dolph Lundgren released a statement about working with Weathers on the 1985 film.

“I was sad to hear the news this morning,” said the actor who plays boxer Captain Ivan Drago. “I will miss Carl along with the world. He was a great actor, a wonderful athlete, and a great friend. I cherish many special memories of Carl, both professional and personal. Like Like Apollo Creed, he has a special charm that always brings a smile to your face,” according to People magazine.

Weathers is best known for playing world heavyweight champion Apollo Creed, who won the title against Philadelphia journeyman boxer Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) in 1976’s Rocky championship title. Weathers reprized the role in Rocky II (1979), which featured a title match with Balboa, and in 1982’s Rocky III, he trained Balboa to fight Brutal Clubber Lang (Mr. T) fights. Creed’s final film in the series was Rocky IV (1985), in which, Deadline reported, he was beaten in the ring by chiseled Russian heavyweight Ivan Drago (Dolph Dragons) Geer) killed.

Additionally, actor Michael B. Jordan, who played Apollo’s son Adonis “Donny” Creed in the 2015 sequel “Tenet,” paid tribute to the man who plays his on-screen father pay tribute.

Jordan shared a photo of Weathers on his Instagram Story with the caption: “We lost a legend.”

Weathers’ family announced in a statement that he died Thursday.

“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Carl Weathers,” his family said in a statement. “He passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1, 2024. … Carl was an outstanding man who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he left a legacy An indelible mark and recognized around the world and across generations. He was a much-loved brother, father, grandfather, companion and friend.”