Rockyactor Tony Burton appeared in six of the seven movies, training against and alongside 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.
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Burton appeared as the ace boxing trainer each of the franchises movies save last NovembersCreed.
FellowRockyactor Carl Weathers recognized Burtons death with a tweet Thursday.
His intensity and talent helped make the Rocky movies successful, he wrote.
Stallone is nominated for Best Supporting Actor at Sundays Oscars for his most recent portrayal of Rocky inCreed.
