Actor Tony Todd, Known For His Role In The Movie 'Candyman' And Other Films, Dies At 69

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 09: Actor Tony Todd attends the All in for CP celebrity charity poker event benefiting the One Step Closer Foundation's effort to fight Cerebral Palsy at Bally's Las Vegas on December 9, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada.(Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)Gabe Ginsberg via Getty ImagesActor Tony Todd, known for his haunting portrayal of a killer in the horror film “Candyman” and roles in many other films and television shows, has died, his longtime manager confirmed.

He was 69.Todd died Wednesday at his home in the Los Angeles area, his manager Jeffrey Goldberg said in a statement to The Associated Press.Advertisement “I had the privilege to have Tony as my friend and client for over 30 years and I will miss that amazing man every single day,” Goldberg said.“Known worldwide for his towering presence, both physically and artistically, Tony leaves behind an indelible legacy in film, theater, and the hearts of those who had the honor of knowing him,” Goldberg’s management company said in announcing the death.“We bid farewell to Tony Todd, a giant of cinema and a beloved soul whose impact on our lives and the world of film will never be forgotten,” it said.Todd’s film resume included roles in award-winning movies such as the Oliver Stone-directed classic “Platoon,” released in 1986.Advertisement Todd was also known for his role in the 2000 horror film “Final Destination” and its sequel in 2003.The film company New Line Cinema mourned Todd’s death on social media over the weekend:“The industry has lost a legend,” the company said on Instagram.

“We have lost a cherished friend.Rest in peace, Tony.”In “Candyman,” released in 1992 and followed by a remake in 2021, Todd played a menacing killer who had a hook on one arm.

The premise is built around an urban myth that Candyman roamed the Cabrini-Green housing projects in Chicago and could be summoned by saying his name five times in front of a mirro...