‘Candyman’ and ‘Final Destination’ star Tony Todd dies at 69

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“Candyman” and “Final Destination” actor Tony Todd has died at the age of 69, his representative confirmed to Fox News Digital. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Tony Todd is best known for his roles in the films “Candyman” and “Final Destination”. died. He was 69 years old.

“Sadly, I can confirm that my friend and client of over 30 years, Tony Todd, passed away peacefully at his home in Marina Del Rey on Wednesday, November 6, 2024,” Todd’s representative said in a statement to Fox News Digital.

“I am lucky to have been able to work with this wonderful man and I will miss him every day.”

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For a long time, the cause of death of the actor was not immediately announced.

Some of Todd’s Hollywood colleagues paid tribute to the late actor.

“The industry has lost a legend. We have lost a dear friend. Rest in peace Tony. -The Final Destination is Your Family.” Yeni Hat CinemaThe film company, which produces the “Final Destination” series, wrote on social media:

Todd’s “Candyman” co-star Virginia MadsenHe shared an emotional video on Instagram following the actor’s death.

“Darling. Rest in peace from sweet to sweet. The great actor Tony Todd has passed away and is now an angel. As in life. Later but right now I can’t. I love you,” read the social media caption.

Tony Todd holds Virginia Madsen in a scene from the 1992 movie ‘Candyman’. (Photo: TriStar/Getty Images) (TriStar/Getty Images)

In the selfie video, Madsen said, “I just found out about Tony, I don’t know what to say right now… I’ll say more later my dear Candyman…”

Madsen rubbed her tearful eyes as she talked about her late co-star.

Todd was born on December 4, 1954 in Washington, DC. The actor studied at the University of Connecticut for two years, then won a scholarship to the Eugene O’Neill National Theater Institute.

2000 (L to R) Devon Sawa, Ali Larter, Chad Donella and Tony Todd Star in New Line Cinema’s Supernatural Thriller “Final Destination”. (Getty Images)

He made his cinema debut in the 1986 fantasy film “Sleepwalker”. Todd’s impressive acting career includes more than 200 television and film credits. He is known for his chilling performance in the 1992 movie “Candyman”. Todd played the hooked ghost in the horror classic.

The actor reprized his role in “Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh” and “Candyman: Day of the Dead.”

In the 2000s, Todd played the character William Bludworth in the “Final Destination” series. He starred in his first horror film and returned with “Final Destination 2” and “Final Destination 5”. (Alexandra Wyman/WireImage)

In the 2000s, Todd played the character William Bludworth in the “Final Destination” series. He starred in his first horror film and returned with “Final Destination 2” and “Final Destination 5”.

Todd’s other extensive film and television credits include 1990’s “Night of the Living Dead,” 1996’s “The Rock,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “Star Trek: Voyager” . ” and more.

Todd is survived by his wife, Fatima, and two children, Alex and Ariana.

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