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    ‘Candyman’ actor dies at 69

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    The film industry is mourning the loss of award-winning actor Tony Todd.

    In a statement to USA TODAY, Jeffrey Goldberg, Todd’s longtime manager, confirmed the actor’s death.

    “Thank you for your interest in a statement from me regarding my dear friend and client of 30 years, Tony Todd,” Goldberg wrote. “Tony was a great man, and I will miss him every day.”

    Goldberg also stated that Todd died on November 6 at his home in Marina Del Rey, California. He said Todd died around 11:50 p.m

    Todd was 69 years old.

    Todd was known for roles in ‘Candyman’, ‘Final Destination’

    Todd is known for his role in the horror film series “Candyman”. The first film was released in 1992 and that same year, Todd was nominated for the Best Actor award at the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, according to IMDb.

    He also starred in the other films in the series, which were released in 1995, 1999 and, most recently, 2021.

    In an interview with The Guardian in 2019, Todd talked about the movie “Candyman,” which revealed a detail that audiences may not have been aware of.

    “I negotiated a $1,000 bonus for every sting during the bee scene,” Todd told the Guardian. “And I was stung 23 times. Anything worth making has to involve some kind of pain. Once I realized it was an important part of who Candyman was, I embraced it. It was like putting on a nice coat.”

    Speaking about his iconic performance in the film, Todd told The Guardian that it is one of his most memorable roles.

    “I have done 200 films, this is the one that stays in people’s minds,” he said. “It affects people of all races.”

    On November 8, New Line Cinema posted the news of Todd’s death on Instagram.

    “The industry has lost a legend,” the message reads. “We have lost a dear friend. Rest in peace, Tony.”

    New Line Cinema distributed the ‘Final Destination’ film series, in which Todd played several recurring roles as William Bludworth.

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    Tony Todd’s beginnings began in DC, Connecticut

    In Todd’s biography on the film and television database, the website shares more details about the actor’s 40-year career on the big screen.

    “A native of Washington, DC, Todd spent two years on a scholarship at the University of Connecticut, which in turn led to a scholarship from the renowned Eugene O’Neill National Theater Institute,” IMDb wrote on its website. “It turned out to be the basis for intense periods at the Hartman Conservatory in Stamford, Connecticut and the Trinity Square Repertory Theater Conservatory in Providence, Rhode Island.”

    During his time in Connecticut, Todd taught playwriting to high school students enrolled in the Hartford Public School system, IMDb said.

    ‘Absolute Legend’: Remembering Tony Todd

    Social media users also paid tribute to the star.

    “Tony Todd once stopped me mid-sentence to tell me my eyes were the color of honey and I want you all to know that getting a compliment from Candyman is the closest I’ve ever come to feeling invincible,” wrote an X user. “RIP to an absolute legend.”

    “Good morning,” another X user wrote. “Tonight… I’m calling Candyman 3 times in front of my bathroom mirror with the lights off!! RIP Tony Todd.”

    Blumhouse, a well-known production company, noted that Todd’s death was a loss to the horror film genre.

    Fangoria, an American horror movie fanatic magazine, also reported the news of the actor’s death.

    “Everyone at Fango is heartbroken to learn of the passing of the great Tony Todd,” the post read. ‘Gone too soon. Rest in peace, sir.’

    Ahjané Forbes is a reporter for USA TODAY’s National Trending Team. Ahjané covers breaking news, car recalls, crime, food recalls, health, lottery and public policy stories. Email her at [email protected]. Follow her on Instagram, Threads and X (Twitter) @forbesfinest.

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