Tony Todd, 'Candyman' and 'Final Destination' Actor, Dies at 69

Veteran actor Tony Todd, known for his iconic roles in horror films such as 'Candyman' and 'Final Destination', has passed away at the age of 69.

Born in Washington, D.C., Todd began his acting career in the 1980s, appearing in small roles in films like 'Platoon' and 'Lean on Me'. His breakthrough role came in 1992 when he was cast as the titular character in Bernard Rose's horror classic 'Candyman'.

Todd's portrayal of the hook-handed killer, Daniel Robitaille, became one of the most iconic horror characters of all time. The film's success spawned two sequels, 'Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh' (1995) and 'Candyman: Day of the Dead' (2021), in which Todd reprised his role.

In addition to his work in the 'Candyman' franchise, Todd appeared in numerous other horror films, including 'Night of the Living Dead' (1990), 'Final Destination' (2000), and 'Hatchet' (2006).