close
close

Semainede4jours

Real-time news, timeless knowledge

Tony Todd, star of ‘Candyman’ and ‘Final Destination’ movies, passed away at the age of 69
bigrus

Tony Todd, star of ‘Candyman’ and ‘Final Destination’ movies, passed away at the age of 69

LOS ANGELES– Master actor Tony Todd, who starred in the films “Candyman” and “Final Destination”, passed away at the age of 69.

A representative confirmed that Todd died Wednesday at his home in Marina del Rey, California. The cause of death was not disclosed.

“The industry has lost a legend. We have lost a dear friend. Rest in Peace Tony, -Your Final Destination is Your Family,” production studio New Line Cinema wrote on Instagram.

Todd portrayed one of the horror genre’s best-known villains when he starred in 1992’s “Candyman” and its sequels. He also played the role of William Bludworth in the “Final Destination” series.

One of his first acting credits was in Oliver Stone’s Academy Award-winning film “Platoon.”

His other credits include “The Crow,” “The Rock” and the remake of “Night of the Living Dead.” He has appeared in more than 240 films and TV series throughout his career.

Copyright © 2024 KTRK-TV. All rights reserved.