By Jamie Roberts & Scarlett O’Toole Carl Weathers’ death has caused devastation across the globe after it was announced he “died peacefully in his sleep”. The actor’s family confirmed on Friday he died at the age of 76 in an emotional tribute, where he was remembered as a “beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner, and friend”. Carl had enjoyed an incredible career over the years, but it was his role as Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise which skyrocketed him to fame. In the films, heavyweight champion of the world Apollo Creed gave Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) his shot at the title,…