https://www.metv.com/stories/rip-carl-weathers-in-the-heat-of-the-night-and-rocky-actor

Weathers played as a football linebacker before becoming an actor and director.

I heard of his death last night on my radio and didn't recognize him but knew many here knew him. Stallone spoke some words about Carl, he sounded choked up. RIP Carl

Very sad.........

Carl Weathers had no interest in being the main character of ''In the Heat of the Night'' (https://www.metv.com/stories/carl-weathers-had-no-interest-in-being-the-main-character-of-in-the-heat-of-the-night)

"This is a tremendous place to be."