Tony Todd, star of Candyman, dies aged 69

Prolific actor with more than 200 film and TV credits, including Final Destination, The Rock, The Crow and Platoon, died at home after a long illness. Tony Todd, the actor who played the titular ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Candyman actor Tony Todd dies aged 69

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

"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

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, '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.

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

'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, 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.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Tarzan star Ron Ely dies aged 86

The actor also appeared in hit 1980s television shows Wonder Woman and The Love Boat.

The Archers radio star June Spencer dies aged 105

The actress played matriarch Peggy Woolley in BBC Radio 4's long-running drama from 1951 until 2022.

Timothy West, acclaimed British actor and lover of UK's waterways, dies at 90

British actor Timothy West, who played wartime leader Winston Churchill on screen three times, has died at 90

World - ABC News - 3 hours ago

Timothy West, acclaimed British actor and lover of UK's waterways, dies at 90

British actor Timothy West, who played wartime leader Winston Churchill on screen three times, has died at 90

Entertainment - ABC News - 3 hours ago

Nintendo profit plunges 69% as it cuts forecast for sales of ageing Switch console

Investors are waiting for news surrounding a successor to the Switch which they hope will re-energize Nintendo's gaming business.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Liam Payne, One Direction star, dies aged 31 after falling from balcony in Argentina

Liam Payne, who rose to fame in the pop band One Direction, has died at the age of 31 after falling from the third floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Mitzi Gaynor, 'South Pacific' star among the last actors of the Hollywood musical era's golden age, dies at 93

Entertainment - ABC News - October 17

Spider-Man 2 Dev Insomniac Is "Heartbroken" By Venom Actor Tony Todd's Death

Tony Todd died last week at the age of 69. While probably best known for his movie appearances in the Candyman and Final Destination franchises, the actor also has voiced some big roles in video ...

Tech - GameSpot - 2 days ago

Toni Vaz, Stuntwoman and Founder of N.A.A.C.P. Image Awards, Dies at 101

She created a program to honor Black artistic success in the 1960s. But she spent decades trying to get its organizers to recognize her role.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

Donovan, Browns radio announcer, dies at age 68

Jim Donovan, the beloved radio play-by-play announcer for the Browns and a TV sports fixture for more than four decades, has died at the age of 68.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Comedian Janey Godley dies aged 63

She was "surrounded by her loved ones", her management has confirmed.

Nigeria's army chief dies aged 56

World - Yahoo News - November 6

Allison, NASCAR Hall of Famer, dies at age 86

Bobby Allison, who was inducted into NASCAR's second Hall of Fame class in 2011, died Saturday at age 86.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Judith Jamison, famed dancer, dies at age 81

Judith Jameson, the acclaimed dancer who went on to become the artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, has died. She was 81. Shanelle Kaul takes a look at her legacy.

Frank Auerbach, artist who fled the Nazis as a child, dies aged 93

Auerbach died peacefully at his home in London on Monday morning, his representatives confirmed.

Actor Timothy West dies aged 90

One of Britain's most distinguished actors, West was married to Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales.

Liam Payne, former One Direction singer, dies aged 31

British musician was found dead after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires. Liam Payne of One Direction – a life in pictures After One Direction, Liam Payne was just getting ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Mitzi Gaynor, dancer and actor from South Pacific, dies aged 93

One of the few survivors of the golden age of the Hollywood musical also appeared in We’re Not Married and There’s No Business Like Show Business. Mitzi Gaynor, the dancer and actor who starred as ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Paul Di’Anno, early frontman for Iron Maiden, dies aged 66

The vocalist, who went on to form Battlezone and Killers, had experienced a number of health issues in recent years. Paul Di’Anno, the journeyman heavy metal vocalist best known for fronting Iron ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

World's strongest man and British shot put record holder Capes dies

Geoff Capes, British shot put record holder and two-time world's strongest man dies aged 75.

USF basketball coach Abdur-Rahim dies at age 43

South Florida men's basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, 43, died during a medical procedure Thursday, the school said.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Grateful Dead co-founder Phil Lesh dies aged 84

The leading member of the US rock group passed away peacefully, his official Instagram account says.

Philadelphia Union GK Holden Trent dies aged 25

Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Holden Trent died Saturday at the age of 25, the Major League Soccer club announced.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Teri Garr, actor from Tootsie and Friends, dies aged 79

Oscar-nominated actor was also known for roles in Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Young Frankenstein. Teri Garr, the actor known for roles in Tootsie, Young Frankenstein and Friends, has ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Civil rights campaigner Dr Paul Stephenson dies age 87

His family issue a statement to say he died on Saturday after a "courageous battle" with Parkinson's disease.

Quincy Jones, producer and entertainment powerhouse, dies aged 91

Widely and wildly talented musician and industry mogul worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Will Smith and others. 10 of Quincy Jones’s greatest productions Quincy Jones, a titan of ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

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