Beloved horror icon Tony Todd passes away at 68
The media was filled with sad news: Tony Todd has passed away. Viewers primarily knew the actor from his appearances in popular horror films.
9 November 2024 08:27
On November 6, at his residence in Los Angeles, Tony Todd died. The actor's spouse, Fatima, confirmed this information in a conversation with "The Hollywood Reporter." The 68-year-old actor had been battling illness for a long time.
Who was Tony Todd? He gained fame from the Candyman film series
Tony Todd (real name Anthony Tiran Todd) was born on December 4, 1954, in Washington, D.C. He made his big screen debut in 1986 with the role of Sergeant Warren in the iconic film "Platoon." However, it was horror films that brought him the greatest fame.
In "Candyman" (1992), he played the title role, scaring audiences worldwide. The film earned acclaim from audiences, leading to two more sequels: "Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh" and "Candyman: Day of the Dead." Three years ago, Todd made a guest appearance in a remake of the original hit.
Viewers may also recognize the actor from appearances in other horror movies or series. "Night of the Living Dead," "The Crow," "Wishmaster," "Hatchet," "Masters of Horror," and several parts of "Final Destination" are just some of these titles.
Tony Todd was the father of two adult children, Alex and Ariana. The star generally valued his privacy and rarely spoke about his family.
