Tony Todd, star of "Candyman" film series and "Final Destination," dies at 69

Actor Tony Todd's TV and movie credits spanned 40 years and included the 1992 horror film "Candyman" and its 2021 sequel.

Tony Todd, star of "Candyman" film series and "Final Destination," dies at 69

Actor Tony Todd's TV and movie credits spanned 40 years and included the 1992 horror film "Candyman" and its 2021 sequel.

Entertainment - CBS News - 4 days ago

Tony Todd, 'Candyman' and 'Final Destination' star, dies at 69

Tony Todd, an American actor known for leading the “Candyman” horror franchise as its eponymous hook-wielding ghost, died Wednesday at his home in Marina Del Rey, California.

'Candyman' and 'Final Destination' actor Tony Todd dies at 69

The actor's career stretched back to 'Platoon' and included work on TV series such as "Law & Order" and "Night Court." Though famous for a gory horror role, Todd was a lover of classic literature.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago

Tony Todd, star of Candyman, dies aged 69

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World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

"Candyman" star Tony Todd dies at 69

Actor Tony Todd, best known for his role in the film "Candyman," has died at the age of 69. Todd had a prolific film and television career that spanned decades.

Entertainment - CBS News - 4 days ago

"Candyman" star Tony Todd dies at 69

Actor Tony Todd, best known for his role in the film "Candyman," has died at the age of 69. Todd had a prolific film and television career that spanned decades.

Entertainment - CBS News - 4 days ago

Candyman actor Tony Todd dies aged 69

His Candyman co-star has called him an "angel" and a "truly poetic man".

Tony Todd, known for his role in 'Candyman' and its sequel, dies at 69

He's known for his haunting portrayal of a killer in the horror film “Candyman."

Entertainment - ABC News - 4 days ago

Tony Todd, Prolific Actor Best Known for ‘Candyman,’ Dies at 69

Mr. Todd’s decades-long career spanned across mediums and genres, but he was largely associated with a scary figure summoned in front of a mirror.

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