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Carl Weathers
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Carl Weathers’ FanDuel SuperBowl ad is being adjusted following the actor’s passing.
The online sports betting platform released a preview of its ad starring former NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski in January, which included a cameo from Rocky star.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Carl Weathers,” FanDuel said. The Hollywood Reporter in a sentence. “Throughout his life, Carl was an iconic talent who had a profound impact on the people he worked with on and off screen.”
The statement continued: “FanDuel was fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with him during our Super Bowl campaign. “We are adjusting our campaign accordingly out of respect for the family during their time of grief.”
The ad showed Gronkowski walking through the desert towards Las Vegas, on his way to make things right after missing the “FanDuel kick of fate” last year. Toward the end of the preview, Weathers pulls up on a motorcycle with a sidecar and tells him, “This time, you won’t fail.” Together they enter the desert.
Weathers died Thursday in his sleep at his Los Angeles home, his manager, Matt Luber, announced.
“Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life,” Luber said in a statement. “Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized around the world and from generation to generation. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner and friend.”
The former NFL player was best known for his role as Apollo Creed in the first four. Rocky movies, but also made appearances in other projects such as Predator, Happy Gilmore and The Mandalorian.
