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Actor Tony Burton, ex-boxer who played Apollo Creed trainer, dies

(Reuters) - Tony Burton, a former boxer who portrayed Apollo Creed's trainer in six of the "Rocky" movies, has died at age 78 after a long illness, according to media reports on Friday.

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11:39 on February 26 2016

'Rocky' Star Tony Burton -- Apollo Creed's Trainer Dead at 78

TMZ — Tony Burton, one of only a handful of actors to appear in the 1st 6 installments of the "Rocky" franchise, has died. Burton played Duke, Apollo Creed's trainer.  Prior t... more info
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16:10 on February 26 2016

Actor Tony Burton, ex-boxer who played Apollo Creed trainer, dies

Reuters — (Reuters) - Tony Burton, a former boxer who portrayed Apollo Creed's trainer in six of the "Rocky" movies, has died at age 78 after a long illness, according to media rep... more info
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