Actor Tony Todd, famous for horror films, dies at the age of 69
Hollywood screen icon, Tony Todd, who was known for starring in several horror films, has passed away. He was 69 years old. The cause of his death is unknown.
Actor Tony Todd, a veteran of the big screen and television, known primarily for his horror films, has died at the age of 69. Todd died on November 6 at his Los Angeles home. The cause of his death is still unknown.
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 over 240 films and a TV career that spanned four decades.
Born on December 4, 1954 in Washington DC, US, Todd continued to act on the big screen while also working in the television medium. Some of her more popular TV 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 Princess, and Murder. She Wrote and Star Trek: The Next Generation and more.
Tony Todd was last seen in the slasher film Stream. He also shot for Final Destination: Bloodlines, which will be released sometime next year.
