Tony Burton Died Mar 7, 2016 22:10:40 GMT -5 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by Robert Lotti on Mar 7, 2016 22:10:40 GMT -5 Best known for his role as Apollo Creed's trainer Tony "Duke" Evers passed away on Feb. 25 due to complications of pneumonia at 78 years old. May he rest in peace.