Tony Todd, ‘Candyman’ Horror Icon Also Known for ‘Platoon’ and ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 69

The actor’s other credits include “The Young and the Restless,” “Young Justice” and “Final Destination” among many others

Tony Todd in 2008 (Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Fox)
Tony Todd in 2008 (Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Fox)

Tony Todd, the “Candyman” star who appeared in more than 240 movies and TV shows, died November 6. He was 69.

The actor’s representatives confirmed news of his death to TheWrap; no information about the cause has been made public. The actor was “an amazing man and I will miss him every single day,” Jeffrey Goldberg, Todd’s manager of over 40 years, told TheWrap.

Todd starred as the killer in “Candyman” and the movie’s sequel, but the actor’s prolific career included arcs on “The Young and the Restless” and “24” as well as episodes of “Hawaii Five-0,” “Xena: Warrior Princess” and “Young Justice.”

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