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Tony Todd, star of the films ‘Candyman’ and ‘Final Destination’, dies at 69
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Tony Todd, star of the films ‘Candyman’ and ‘Final Destination’, dies at 69

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Tony Todd, the veteran actor who starred in “Candyman” and the “Final Destination” films, has died at the age of 69.

Todd died Wednesday at his home in Marina del Rey, a representative confirmed. The cause of death was not revealed.

“The industry has lost a legend. We have lost a dear friend. Rest in peace, Tony, your final destination family,” production studio New Line Cinema wrote on Instagram.

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

One of his first acting credits included a role 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.”

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