Carl Weathers in a FanDuel commercial.Photo:FanDuel/YoutubeFanDuel plans to adjust its upcoming 2024Super Bowlcommercial featuring Carl Weathers followingthe actor’s death on Thursday.“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Carl Weathers,” the online sports betting platform said in a statement to PEOPLE Friday. “Throughout his life, Carl was an iconic talent who had a profound impact on the people he worked with on and off the screen.”“FanDuel was fortunate to have had an opportunity to work with him during our Super Bowl campaign,” the company continued. “We are adjusting our campaign accordingly out of respect for the family during their time of grief.”The company released a teaser for the commercial on Jan. 9. It begins with former NFL tight endRob Gronkowskigoing to the “land of second chances” as he plans toattempt a field goal kickon Super Bowl Sunday. Weathers rides up to him on a motorcycle, vowing that Gronkowski will not miss.Last year, Gronkowski, 34, missed the field goal. If he madethe 2023 FanDuel Kick of Destiny, fans would get a share of $10 million in bonus bets to those who already had money on the championship game. The company gave away the money anyway, even thoughGronkowski missed.Weathers died “peacefully in his sleep” on Thursday, Feb. 1, his family said in a statement toDeadlineandVarietyFriday.Carl Weathers in 2023.Kevin Winter/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via GettyNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers,” said the family, adding, “Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized worldwide and across generations. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner and friend.“Weathers was a former NFL linebacker who rose to fame as Apollo Creed in the originalRockymovie opposite Sylvester Stallone. He also starred alongsideArnold Schwarzenegger in 1987’sPredator. His role as Greef Karga on theDisney+Star WarsseriesThe Mandalorianearned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for outstanding guest actor in a drama series in 2021.Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET on Feb. 11.
Carl Weathers in a FanDuel commercial.Photo:FanDuel/Youtube
FanDuel/Youtube
FanDuel plans to adjust its upcoming 2024Super Bowlcommercial featuring Carl Weathers followingthe actor’s death on Thursday.“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Carl Weathers,” the online sports betting platform said in a statement to PEOPLE Friday. “Throughout his life, Carl was an iconic talent who had a profound impact on the people he worked with on and off the screen.”“FanDuel was fortunate to have had an opportunity to work with him during our Super Bowl campaign,” the company continued. “We are adjusting our campaign accordingly out of respect for the family during their time of grief.”The company released a teaser for the commercial on Jan. 9. It begins with former NFL tight endRob Gronkowskigoing to the “land of second chances” as he plans toattempt a field goal kickon Super Bowl Sunday. Weathers rides up to him on a motorcycle, vowing that Gronkowski will not miss.Last year, Gronkowski, 34, missed the field goal. If he madethe 2023 FanDuel Kick of Destiny, fans would get a share of $10 million in bonus bets to those who already had money on the championship game. The company gave away the money anyway, even thoughGronkowski missed.Weathers died “peacefully in his sleep” on Thursday, Feb. 1, his family said in a statement toDeadlineandVarietyFriday.Carl Weathers in 2023.Kevin Winter/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via GettyNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers,” said the family, adding, “Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized worldwide and across generations. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner and friend.“Weathers was a former NFL linebacker who rose to fame as Apollo Creed in the originalRockymovie opposite Sylvester Stallone. He also starred alongsideArnold Schwarzenegger in 1987’sPredator. His role as Greef Karga on theDisney+Star WarsseriesThe Mandalorianearned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for outstanding guest actor in a drama series in 2021.Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET on Feb. 11.
FanDuel plans to adjust its upcoming 2024Super Bowlcommercial featuring Carl Weathers followingthe actor’s death on Thursday.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Carl Weathers,” the online sports betting platform said in a statement to PEOPLE Friday. “Throughout his life, Carl was an iconic talent who had a profound impact on the people he worked with on and off the screen.”
“FanDuel was fortunate to have had an opportunity to work with him during our Super Bowl campaign,” the company continued. “We are adjusting our campaign accordingly out of respect for the family during their time of grief.”
The company released a teaser for the commercial on Jan. 9. It begins with former NFL tight endRob Gronkowskigoing to the “land of second chances” as he plans toattempt a field goal kickon Super Bowl Sunday. Weathers rides up to him on a motorcycle, vowing that Gronkowski will not miss.
Last year, Gronkowski, 34, missed the field goal. If he madethe 2023 FanDuel Kick of Destiny, fans would get a share of $10 million in bonus bets to those who already had money on the championship game. The company gave away the money anyway, even thoughGronkowski missed.
Weathers died “peacefully in his sleep” on Thursday, Feb. 1, his family said in a statement toDeadlineandVarietyFriday.
Carl Weathers in 2023.Kevin Winter/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty
Kevin Winter/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty
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“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers,” said the family, adding, “Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized worldwide and across generations. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner and friend.”
Weathers was a former NFL linebacker who rose to fame as Apollo Creed in the originalRockymovie opposite Sylvester Stallone. He also starred alongsideArnold Schwarzenegger in 1987’sPredator. His role as Greef Karga on theDisney+Star WarsseriesThe Mandalorianearned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for outstanding guest actor in a drama series in 2021.
Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET on Feb. 11.
source: people.com
