Sylvester Stallone ‘torn up’ at death of Rocky co-star Carl Weathers

Carl Weathers at the launch event promoting The Mandalorian in 2019 (AP)

Sylvester Stallone described Carl Weathers as “an integral part” of his life after the death of his Rocky co-star aged 76.

Weathers, a former American footballer who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, played nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky movies.