Tony Todd, celebrated for his iconic role as the killer in the horror classic *Candyman*, has passed away at the age of 69. The American actor reportedly died on November 6 at his home in Los Angeles, as confirmed by his representative, although no further details regarding the cause of his death were provided.
Born on December 4, 1954, in Washington, D.C., Todd trained at the Eugene O’Neill National Actors Theatre Institute and the Trinity Rep Conservatory, building a career that would become legendary in horror cinema. His portrayal in 1992’s *Candyman* earned him a Lifetime Achievement Award from the New York City Horror Film Festival, cementing his legacy in the genre.
Throughout his career, Todd appeared in numerous television series, including *21 Jump Street*, *Night Court*, *MacGyver*, *Law & Order*, *The X-Files*, *NYPD Blue*, and several *Star Trek* series such as *The Next Generation*, *Deep Space Nine*, and *Voyager*. In film, he starred as Ben in the 1990 remake of *Night of the Living Dead*, and famously reprised his role as the sinister “Candyman” with a hook for a hand in the 2021 sequel.
Directed by Nia DaCosta and produced by Jordan Peele, the 2021 *Candyman* sequel honored Todd’s character while expanding the story introduced in Clive Barker’s short story *The Forbidden*, continuing a series beloved by horror fans. Todd’s contributions to horror cinema will be fondly remembered by fans and colleagues alike.
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