Tony Todd, who played the titular serial killer in the Candyman horror franchise, died at home in Los Angeles this Wednesday aged 69.
His representatives confirmed his death without disclosing the cause to Deadline.
Over the course in four decades in show business, Todd lent his talents to multiple tentpoles, including the Transformers and Final Destination film series.
He also played the Starship Enterprise’s Commander Kurn on two separate Star Trek shows – Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
Todd also enjoyed a varied stage career, including a run in the Broadway production of the musical Aida with songs by Tim Rice and Elton John.
Tony Todd, who played the titular serial killer in the Candyman horror franchise, died at home in Los Angeles this Wednesday aged 69
Todd earned his big break in the horror genre in the 1990 remake of Night Of The Living Dead, in which he portrayed the hero Ben.
