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‘Candyman’ and ‘Last Stop’ Actor Was 69 Years Old
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‘Candyman’ and ‘Last Stop’ Actor Was 69 Years Old

Tony ToddAn actor who stars in the TV series Candyman And Final destination Horror franchises are dead. He was 69 years old.

He died at his home in Marina del Rey on Wednesday after a long illness, his wife Fatima said. Hollywood Reporter.

“The industry has lost a legend. We lost a dear friend. Rest in Peace Tony, -Finally, Your Family,” produced by New Line Cinema. Final destination franchise, wrote on Instagram.

Born in Washington, D.C., on December 4, 1954, Todd studied at the University of Connecticut for two years before receiving a scholarship to the Eugene O’Neill National Theater Institute. His time there helped lay a foundation for his later assignments at the then-Hartman Conservatory in Stamford, Connecticut, and the Trinity Repertory Company in Providence, Rhode Island.

Todd made his film debut in 1986. SleepwalkingBeginning an acting career that includes more than 200 television and film credits. His most notable role was in 1992. Candymansaw him play the eponymous hook-wielding ghost. He later returned for 1995’s Candy Man: Farewell to the Bodyand appeared in the 2021 remake. Todd also took on the role of William Bludworth in the 2000s. Final destination2003’s Ultimate Goal 2 and 2011s Final Goal 5.

His other acting credits include 1990s Night of the Living Dead1996s Rock1994’s Crow2006’s ax2007’s The Man From Earth2010s Axe II, Flash2015s Frankenstein2018s Hell Festival2018s Lament2022s Hell Warriors and 2024s Shelter. He also voiced Kurn Star Trek: The Next Generation And Star Trek: Deep Space Nineand Alpha Hirogen Star Trek: Voyager. His IMDb profile also lists over nine movies currently in post-production.

“Tony was truly a master chameleon actor; “He prepared for each role with great care,” said Rel Dowdell, Director of Film Studies at Hampton University, who directed it in 2012. Changing the Gamehe said in a statement. “It was truly one of a kind.”

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