R.I.P Tony Burton - In Memory of the Great Actor
Rocky actor Tony Burton appeared in six of the seven movies, training against andalongside the titular boxer. After Burtondied at 78 on Thursday, Sylvester Stallone mourned the man who played Duke.
Stallone shared a photo of him and Burton duringRocky IVon Friday. Tony Burton who played the character of Duke brilliantly in all six Rocky movies Rest in peace, he writes.
Burton appeared as the ace boxing trainer each of the franchises movies save last NovembersCreed.
Fellow RockyactorCarl Weathers recognized Burtons death with a tweet Thursday. Sad news. RIP Tony Burton. His intensity and talent helped make the Rocky movies successful, he wrote.
Stallone is nominated for Best Supporting Actor at Sundays Oscarsforhis most recent portrayal of Rocky inCreed.
Source: http://www.ew.com/article/2016/02/26/sylvester-stallone-tony-burton
