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    Candyman actor and horror icon Tony Todd dies at 69

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    Tony Todd, renowned horror actor and broadcaster, died on November 6 at his home at the age of 69.

    Todd earned more than 240 film and television credits during his 40-year career and became best known for his portrayal of the titular character Candyman/Daniel Robitaille in the 1992 film. horror movie.

    He was also known for his recurring role as the mysterious William Bludworth, a funeral home owner, in the Final Destination franchise.

    Early in his career, Todd appeared on major television shows such as Law & Order, The X-Files, Beverly Hills 90210, and Star Trek: The Next Generation. His memorable voice also led to voice roles in Star Trek, Call of Duty and Transformers: Rise of the Fallen.

    Tony Todd as Candyman in CandymanTriStar Photos

    At the time of writing, the cause of death has not been confirmed.

    His Candyman co-star Virginia Madsen posted a tribute to Todd on Instagram on November 8, writing in the caption: “My beloved. May you rest in sweet power for the sweets of heaven. The great actor Tony Todd has left us and is now an angel. As it was in life. Later but I can’t now. I love you.”

    Devon Sawa, co-star of the first Final Destination film, wrote in X: “Tony Todd was a friend even in my darkest moments. I will never forget it.”

    New Line Cinema, the production company behind the final destination films, he also published a tribute, writing: “The industry has lost a legend. We have lost a dear friend. Rest in peace, Tony.”

    Online fans have also posted their reactions to the news, with many praising him as an icon of the genre.

    As a user wrote: “RIP Tony Todd, an overwhelming and absolutely singular presence, charismatic, magnetic and undeniable like the best of them. THE CROW, FINAL DESTINATION, THE ROCK, too many great roles to count, but he will go down in horror history for CANDYMAN.”

    “The loss of Tony Todd is a monumental loss to the horror world,” he said. other. “One of the greats of all time. We say it a lot. Horror icon. Horror legend. He embodied all of that. He made every movie he was in better. A staple of the convention scene. A true member of this horror family. “Deeply sad.”

    “Rest in peace, Tony Todd. An absolute legend. “His portrayal of Candyman will go down in film history as one of the most iconic film performances in history,” wrote a third.

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