The legend of the big screen and television, actor Tony Todd, known primarily for his horror films, has died at the age of 69. Todd died on November 6 at his Los Angeles residence. The cause of his death remains unknown at this time.

Todd was best known for playing the killer in Candyman and also appeared in its 2021 sequel. He also appeared in the horror series Final Destination, as well as the war drama Platoon, among many others.

Todd’s acting credits include more than 240 films and a television career that spanned four decades.

Born on December 4, 1954 in Washington DC, United States, Todd frequently ventured into the television medium while continuously acting for the big screen. Some of her most popular television credits include titles such as 21 Jump Street, Night Court, MacGyver, Matlock, Jake and the Fatman, Law & Order, The X-Files, NYPD Blue, Beverly Hills 90210, Xena: Warrior Princesss and Murder, Ella wrote and Star Trek: The Next Generation, among more.

Tony Todd was last seen in the horror film Stream. He had also filmed for Final Destination: Bloodlines, which will be released next year.