Tony Burton, who played Duke – Apollo Creed’s trainer in the Rocky movies, has ultimately passed away at the age of 78. Read more after the jump.
Duke (Burton) also trained Rocky in the fourth movie after Apollo dies in ring. Prior to his acting career, Burton was a professional light heavyweight boxer and football player. Burton also starred in “The Shining” & “Stir Crazy”.
Rocky co-star Carl Weathers, confirmed the death in a tweet, “RIP Tony Burton. intensity and talent helped make the Rocky movie successful #BePeace.”
Rest in peace.
