The story behind Carl Weathers' posthumous Super Bowl ad

"Rocky" actor Carl Weather's Super Bowl ad is being tweaked in light of his death. The late actor was set to make an appearance in FanDuel's ad with Rob Gronkowski.

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  1. Feb 10, 2024Only right-leaning coverage:'Rocky' star Carl Weathers' Super Bowl ad being changed following death
  2. Feb 12, 2024The story behind Carl Weathers' posthumous Super Bowl ad

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Last development · Feb 12, 2024 — The story behind Carl Weathers' posthumous Super Bowl ad

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NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· 960d ago

See Carl Weathers remembered in Super Bowl commercial

NPRLean Left· 960d ago· ran in 3 outlets

The story behind Carl Weathers' posthumous Super Bowl ad

BostonLean Left· 960d ago

Watch Rob Gronkowski and the late Carl Weathers in FanDuel's somber 2024 Super Bowl commercial

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Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· Delaware Public Media, GBH News
Delaware Public MediaCenter· 960d ago

The story behind Carl Weathers' posthumous Super Bowl ad

GBH NewsCenter· 960d ago

The story behind Carl Weathers' posthumous Super Bowl ad

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New York PostLean Right· 960d ago

FanDuel pays touching tribute to late Carl Weathers in Super Bowl LVIII commercial

Fox NewsRight· 962d ago

'Rocky' star Carl Weathers' Super Bowl ad being changed following death

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DeadlineLean Left· 960d ago

Super Bowl Spot Featuring Carl Weathers Adds Touching Tribute With Rob Gronkowski

Entertainment WeeklyLean Left· 960d ago

FanDuel pays tribute to Carl Weathers in posthumous Super Bowl ad

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