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Prolific actor Carl Weathers died on Thursday, February 1 on the age of 76, leaving Hollywood in shock. An announcement launched by his household was printed by Deadline a day later, on February 2. “We’re deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers,” the assertion learn. “He died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1st, 2024. Carl was an distinctive human being who lived a unprecedented life. By way of his contributions to movie, tv, the humanities and sports activities, he has left an indelible mark and is acknowledged worldwide and throughout generations. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, associate, and good friend.”

After performing in a litany of high-profile movies and tv tasks, Carl has dozens of well-known mates. Lots of them took to social media within the hours following the unhappy announcement to specific their grief, together with Adam Sandler, Jess Ventura, and extra. Learn their heartfelt messages under.

Dane Prepare dinner

Comic Dane Prepare dinner took to Twitter on Friday to reward the late actor for his efficiency in Rocky. “RIP to the legend Carl Weathers,” he wrote alongside an intense boxing clip from the 1976 movie.  “This second, your supply of it in Rocky impressed me the second I heard it. I dwell my life by it. Your voice and efficiency gave me perception. I really like you for that. Relaxation in peace & energy man.”

Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler, who appeared with Carl in his beloved 1996 goofball comedy Comfortable Gilmore, additionally shared an announcement through Twitter on Friday. “A real nice man. Nice dad. Nice actor. Nice athlete,” the comic wrote alongside a quartet of pictures, two of which featured Adam and Carl on the set of Comfortable Gilmore. “A lot enjoyable to be round all the time. Sensible as hell. Loyal as hell. Humorous as hell. Beloved his sons greater than something. What a man!! Everybody cherished him. My spouse and I had the very best instances with him each time we noticed him. Like to his complete household and Carl will all the time be referred to as a real legend.”

Jesse Ventura

Actor, former wrestler, and former governor of Minnesota Jesse Ventura shared a heartfelt message through the identical platform on February 2, calling Weathers an “icon” and looking out again on their time co-starring in Predator. “We misplaced an icon,” he shared in the tweet. “Carl Weathers was an exceptional expertise, a real skilled, and a pricey good friend. All my sympathies and like to his household. I cherished working with him on Predator after which celebrating that movie with him at varied conventions within the ensuing years. Thanks, Carl.”

Pedro Pascal

Pedro Pascal, who crossed paths with Carl whereas engaged on The Mandalorian, shared a poignantly transient and easy message, together with a portrait of the late star, through Instagram. “Phrases fail,” he wrote alongside a damaged coronary heart emoji. Pedro completed the put up with the hashtag #CarlWeathers.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger mourned the dying of Carl with an effusive tribute through Instagram on Friday. The actor shared a trio of pictures from Predator, and recalled what it was prefer to work with him. “Carl Weathers will all the time be a legend,” he wrote. “A rare athlete, a incredible actor, and an amazing individual. We couldn’t have made Predator with out him. And we actually wouldn’t have had such an exquisite time making it. Each minute with him – on set and off – was pure pleasure. He was the kind of good friend who pushes you to be your finest simply to maintain up with him. I’ll miss him, and my ideas are along with his household.

Robert Rodriguez

Robert Rodriguez claims the privilege of directing Carl in The Mandalorian. He took to Twitter and Instagram Friday to share a selfie with the late actor on the present’s set. In it, Carl appeared serene in costume as Rodriguez posed in a ball cap and headphones. “Will miss the nice Carl Weathers who I used to be very lucky to work with on a number of events,” he wrote.
A really sort and beneficiant individual. His performances had been all the time electrifying and he was additionally a terrific director of each stage and display screen.”