Carl Weathers Leaves Behind $815,000 Estate, According to Court Documents

Carl Weathers had $815,000 in assets when he died on Feb. 2 at age 76, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.

The Rocky and Predator the actor, whose official cause of death was “atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease,” had a living trust that was the beneficiary of the estate. The foundation’s beneficiaries are confidential, according to Weathers’ attorney, Charles Meyer.

In Weathers’ will, which was first signed in 1988 and updated with a codicil in 1994, he left all of his personal belongings to his now-grown sons Matthew and Jason.

“I give all my jewelry, art, clothing, personal cars, club memberships, boats and recreational vehicles and other tangible items of a personal nature” to Matthew and Jason, the documents state.

His ex-wives Mary Ann and Rhona Unsell are also listed in the documents.

Carl Weathers 2016

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The documents were attached to a probate petition filed by Weathers’ attorney with the California Supreme Court on March 20, a routine legal move that allows him to settle the estate.

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Weathers’ family announced his death last month in a statement released to media outlets. According to the statement, he died “peacefully at home” in California.

“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers,” they wrote. “Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life. With his contribution to film, television, art and sport, he left an indelible mark and was recognized around the world and across generations. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner and friend.”

Weathers, who played football at San Diego State University, had a short NFL career, playing one season with the Oakland Raiders.

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He then turned to Hollywood and became a household name thanks to roles like Apollo Creed in Rocky movies. He also appeared with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1987 thriller Predator. He recently played Greef Karga on Disney+ Star Wars spinoff series The Mandalorianwhich earned him an Emmy nomination.

Carl Weathers in ‘Rocky’.

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After his death, those who worked with Weathers paid tribute to the iconic actor.

“We lost a legend yesterday,” Weathers Rocky costar Sylvester Stallone wrote on Instagram. “My life changed forever for the better the day I met Carl Weathers. Rest and keep hitting.”

Dolph Lundgren, who also worked with Weathers on the film franchise, wrote on social media: “I was saddened to hear the news this morning. Along with the world, I will miss Carl. He was an excellent actor, an excellent athlete and a good friend. I have many special memories with Carl, both professionally and personally. Like Apollo Creed, he had that special charm that always brought a smile to your face.”

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