American actor Tony Todd has passed away at the age of 69. The actor, known for his chilling portrayal in the Candyman horror franchise, breathed his last on Wednesday, November 6, at his home in Marina Del Rey, California. His death was confirmed by his representatives, although the cause behind his passing remains undisclosed. Todd died after a prolonged illness, his wife Fatima told The Hollywood Reporter. However, the exact cause of his death has not yet been disclosed. With a career spanning over 40 years, including 240 movies and numerous TV credits, Todd's legacy crosses generations. Tony Todd, ‘Candyman’ and ‘Final Destination’ Star, Passes Away at 69.

Tony Todd No More

Apart from the Candyman series, Todd also appeared in The Final Destination series, Night of the Living Dead, The Crow, and The Rock and The Man on Earth. He starred in TV shows like Star Trek: The Next Generation, The X-Files, 21 Jump Street, and NYPD Blue, among others. Todd was also quite popular for voicing Venom in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 video game. Regarded as an icon of the horror genre, heartbroken fans took to social media and paid their tributes to Todd.

Netizens Remember ‘Candyman’ Star Tony Todd

A User Calls Tony Todd ‘An Absolute Legend’

RIP to the ‘Legend’ Tony Todd

Another Fan Wrote, ‘Thank You, Tony Todd, for Your Amazing Greatness Throughout the Years’

‘One of the Best in the Horror’

RIP Tony Todd

A True Great of the Horror Genre

Apart from movies and TV shows, Tony Todd also made a name for himself on Broadway and appeared in plays like Athol Fugard's The Captain's Tiger and Keith Gover's Dark Paradise. The late actor's final acting performance will be in Zach Lipovsky and Adam B Stein's upcoming film, Final Destination: Bloodlines, in 2025.

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