Iconic actor who portrayed the titular serial k!ller in the Candyman horror franchise, Tony Todd passed away in Los Angeles on Wednesday night at the age of 69.
According to his representative Jeffrey Goldberg, Todd died of natural causes at his home in Marina Del Rey. Goldberg also mentioned to TMZ that the exact cause of death was not disclosed.
Throughout his four-decade-long career in show business, Todd showcased his talents on numerous hit films and television series. He notably appeared in the Transformers and Final Destination film series, as well as the Star Trek shows, The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine, playing the role of Commander Kurn on the Starship Enterprise.
In addition to his film and television work, Todd had a diverse stage career, including a performance in the Broadway musical Aida, which featured songs by Tim Rice and Elton John.
Born in Washington, DC in 1954, Todd was raised in Connecticut by an aunt who welcomed him into her home at the tender age of three.
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