Carl Weathers’ cause of death REVEALED: Rocky star, 76, died of ‘atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease’ after suffering from heart condition for years

Carl Weathers’ cause of death has been revealed one week after the star passed away at the age of 76 just one week earlier. 

In the death certificate obtained The Blast on Friday, The Rocky actor died of ‘atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease’ after suffering from the heart disease for years – with investigators labeling the manner of death as ‘natural.’

Weathers had passed away at his home located in Venice, California at 12:18a.m. on February 2, the outlet also reported. 

Accoridng to the certificate, the late star’s son, Matthew, had contacted authorities over his father’s death. 

Last week on Friday, the shock news of Carl’s death was revealed, with his family releasing an emotional statement where they called him an ‘exceptional human being.’ 

In the death certificate obtained The Blast on Friday, The Rocky actor died of ‘atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease’ after suffering from the heart ailment for years – with investigators labeling the manner of death as ‘natural’; seen in Rocky II in 1979 

According to Mayo Clinic, ‘Arteriosclerosis occurs when the blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from the heart to the rest of the body (arteries) become thick and stiff – sometimes restricting blood flow to the organs and tissues.’ 

It is also ‘the buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery walls. This buildup is called plaque.’ 

‘The plaque can cause arteries to narrow, blocking blood flow. The plaque can also burst, leading to a blood clot.’ 

Carl’s cause of death revelation comes shortly after the later actor’s Super Bowl ad was altered in the wake of his passing last week.