The famous actor Karl Vedders died at the age of 77.
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Star of the movie “Hands” actorKarl Vedders he left us at the age of 77, and the sad news was confirmed by his family members. “It is with great pain and sadness that we announce that our dear Carl Weathers has passed away. He died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1, 2024“, according to the statement of his family.
“Karl was an extraordinary human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, art and sports, he left an indelible mark and was recognized around the world. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner and friend,” it is stated in announcement.
The hit movie star was best known for starring in four Rocky sequels, portraying his arch-rival turned boxing mentor, Apollo Creed. The late actor starred in more than 75 films and TV shows. A few weeks ago, Carl’s co-star, Sylvester Stallone, shared their boxing rehearsal from the movie “Rocky 2” on Instagram.
The famous actor from the movie “Rocky” passed away: The great Apollo Creed has passed away
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The two made up a famous duo, one of the most famous in the history of cinema, and although Stallone is remembered as the absolute star of Rocky, it is certain that the success of those films would not have been so great if Weathers had not been with him.
He was born in New Orleans on January 14, 1948, and died in Los Angeles on February 1, 2024. He had three marriages, with Mary Ann Castle (1973-1983), Ron Ansell (1984-2006) and Jennifer Peterson (2007- 2009) and left behind two children.
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