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Phylicia Rashad (/ f ɪ ˈ l iː ʃ ə r ə ˈ ʃ ɑː d / fih-LEE-shə rə-SHAHD) (née Ayers-Allen; born June 19, 1948) is an American actress.She was most recently dean of the College of Fine Arts at Howard University before her three-year contract ended in May 2024. [1]
Despite her suggestions, an exhibition match between the two materialize. Adrian attends the press conference, sitting with Apollo's wife, Mary Anne. Adrian witnesses the match between Creed and Drago, with Drago beating Creed mightily, causing Creed to die on the spot. Witnessing Apollo's death, she also attends his funeral alongside her husband.
Carl Weathers (January 14, 1948 – February 2, 2024) was an American actor, director and gridiron football player. His prominent roles included boxer Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films (1976–1985), Colonel Al Dillon in Predator (1987), Chubbs Peterson in Happy Gilmore (1996), and Combat Carl in the Toy Story franchise.
Carl Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in the 'Rocky' films and starred in 'Predator' and 'The Mandalorian,' died at age 76.
On January 8, 2015, Phylicia Rashad reportedly joined the film to play Mary Anne Creed, Apollo's widow. Sylvia Meals, who portrayed Mrs. Creed in Rocky II (1979) and Rocky IV (1985) had died in 2011. [11] On January 21, Graham McTavish tweeted about his involvement in the film. [13]
Carl Weathers, who starred as Apollo Creed in the first four “Rocky” films opposite Sylvester Stallone, died Thursday, his manager Matt Luber confirmed to Variety. He was 76. Weathers also ...
LOS ANGELES — Carl Weathers, the actor best known as Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies and more recently for his role in the hit "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," died Thursday in his ...
Apollo Creed's wife Mary Anne (Sylvia Meals) made her second appearance in the series, the first being Rocky (portrayed by actress Lavelle Roby), although the character was mainly featured in Rocky II. Stallone's future wife, Brigitte Nielsen, appeared as Drago's wife, Ludmilla.