Carl Weathers, known for his roles in “Rocky”, “Predator” and “The Mandalorian”, has died at age 76.

According to Deadline, this was confirmed today by his family, who said he “died peacefully in his sleep” on February 1st.

The statement also says, “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, a former NFL linebacker, starred as boxer Apollo Creed opposite Sylvester Stallone in the “Rocky” films.

He also costarred with Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1987’s “Predator”.

Most recently, he earned an Emmy nomination for his role as Greef Karga in the Star Wars series “The Mandalorian”.