CANDYMAN And THE CROW Actor Tony Todd Has Passed Away At The Age Of 69

We're very sad to report the sad news that a true icon of the horror genre, Candyman star Tony Todd, has passed away at the age of 69 following a long illness...

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By MarkCassidy - Nov 09, 2024 07:11 AM EST

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The horror community is in mourning after the loss of a true icon of the genre.

Tony Todd, known for his distinctive voice and chilling performance as Candyman in addition to numerous other roles, has sadly passed away at the age of 69. The actor reportedly died on November 6 at his home in Los Angeles after a long illness.

Todd made his film debut in 1986’s Sleepwalk, beginning a career that spanned more than 200 film and TV credits. His most famous role is the eponymous hook-handed killer in the Candyman movies, but he's also appeared in the likes of Final Destination, the '90s Night of the Living Dead remake, The Crow, Hatchet, Frankenstein and Hell Fest.

His none horror projects include The Rock, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, 21 Jump Street, Night Court, MacGyver, Matlock, Jake and the Fatman, Law & Order, The X-Files, NYPD Blue, Beverly Hills 90210, Xena: Warrior Princess and Murder, She Wrote.

As for his comic book roles, Todd provided the voices for Zoom in The Flash CW series, Darkseid in the DC Animated Movie Universe, and Venom in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 video game.

“My beloved. May you rest in power,” Todd's Candyman co-star Virginia Madsen wrote in a post on Instagram. “The great actor Tony Todd has left us and now is an angel. As he was in life. More later but I can’t right now. I love you.”

You'll find some more tributes to the actor below.

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All of us here at Bloody Disgusting are devastated to learn that Tony Todd, the horror legend who unforgettably played the title character in the Candyman franchise, has passed away at the age of 69: https://t.co/aHXebGvxEv pic.twitter.com/SMiz6X28b5
— Bloody Disgusting (@BDisgusting) November 9, 2024

Everyone at Fango is heartbroken to learn of the passing of the great Tony Todd. Gone too soon. Rest well, sir. 🖤 pic.twitter.com/ANfz4LfwfY
— FANGORIA (@FANGORIA) November 9, 2024

Tony Todd was a friend even through my darkest times. I’ll never forget that.

RIP pic.twitter.com/km4oswghnS
— devon sawa (@DevonESawa) November 9, 2024

Tony Todd was a titan of the horror community, and I'm not talking about his height. His commanding screen presence made you stop and listen, whether it was Candyman or just a cameo. In real life, he was as warm as his booming voice. He gave the best hugs. I'll miss him so much. pic.twitter.com/Kztkczae0o
— Dead Meat (@deadmeatjames) November 9, 2024

This is the last time I saw the great Tony Todd and we talked about "doing something together." Sad that we didnt make it happen. pic.twitter.com/h1NfDRn4Be
— Joe Bob Briggs (@therealjoebob) November 9, 2024

We are heartbroken to learn about the passing of legendary actor Tony Todd. The genre icon is perhaps best known for his chilling lead performance in multiple CANDYMAN films and his memorable cameos in the FINAL DESTINATION franchise. Todd was 69. He will be missed. 💕 pic.twitter.com/s50HCaJNls
— Dread Central (@DreadCentral) November 9, 2024

In addition to his wife, Fatima, Todd is survived by his two children, Alex and Ariana.

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33 Comments

SonOfAGif - 11/9/2024, 7:56 AM

His voice was extremely iconic.

marvel72 - 11/9/2024, 8:04 AM

Great voice,R.I.P Mr.Tony Todd

deamon - 11/9/2024, 8:09 AM

Some years ago, I wanted him for Apocalypse.

bobevanz - 11/9/2024, 8:12 AM

You will be missed

FusionWarrior - 11/9/2024, 8:21 AM

Be my victim-Candyman
RIP Tony Todd

MosquitoFarmer - 11/9/2024, 8:21 AM

May he have the most peaceful of rests.

TheNewYorker - 11/9/2024, 8:23 AM

As a kid, he actually had me scared to say it.

dragon316 - 11/9/2024, 8:29 AM

That sucks he didn’t seem sick met him nice humble guy will be missed forgot title of last movie he will be in the activated man with kane hodder

WEAPONXOXOXO - 11/9/2024, 8:40 AM

I loved him as Kurn.
R.I.P.

MisterBones - 11/9/2024, 8:41 AM

Legend. His work in Platoon is underrated. I will still never say Candyman three times in a mirror.

X75 - 11/9/2024, 9:01 AM

@MisterBones - *five times

MisterBones - 11/9/2024, 12:28 PM

@X75 - thanks for the correction

PapaBear562 - 11/9/2024, 8:56 AM

Very sad! I had no idea he was ill, but to hear of this, another of the great ones is gone. RIP Tony, you will be missed.

TheManWithoutFear - 11/9/2024, 9:04 AM

Helluva resume. Rest in peace king.

EgonSpengler - 11/9/2024, 9:19 AM

Rest in bees

thedrudo - 11/9/2024, 9:20 AM

Be my victim.

Absolute legend of the genre. Thinking of his family.

FlixMentallo21 - 11/9/2024, 9:42 AM

RIP

As an addition to his comic book-based roles, he was the first actor to portray the Milestone hero Icon, voicing him in Young Justice.

For Transformers fans like yours truly, he distinguished himself as the voice of Megatronus/the Fallen in “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” and Dreadwing on “Transformers: Prime”.

Wish I’d used him in more fancasts, but glad that I did ‘cast’ him as Duma in my ‘pitch’ for an animated series adaptation of “Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia”. Little did I know that my ‘casting’ was spot-on given his role in “DOTA: Dragon’s Blood”.

BillyBatson1000 - 11/9/2024, 9:43 AM

A powerful screen presence - and a voice to DIE for. RIP.

CurlyBill - 11/9/2024, 9:43 AM

R.I.P to one of the greats, excellent in so many things and one of my favorite actors to see pop up in a film or TV show. He's also the main reason Candyman is one of my favorite horror villians, it could have been so easy to make Candyman a mindless killer, but Todd brought a gothic sadness and gravitas to the role that helped that character standout from the other icons of the horror genre.

Solarkalel85 - 11/9/2024, 10:16 AM

Was only watching the episode of the xfiles with him the other night

TheNightmareVirus - 11/9/2024, 10:23 AM

I'm really gutted over this. He's always been one of my favourite horror actors. This just flat out sucks. I was just starting to watch the Hatchet series again last night as I heard the news. Gonna put that aside and run the Candyman movies in tribute.

RIP Tony, I only wish I could say your name three times in the mirror and you'd be back in the realm of the living.

RitoRevolto - 11/9/2024, 10:24 AM

Only 69??? Jeez... RIP.

tb86 - 11/9/2024, 10:45 AM

I have never watched the Candyman movies, but I knew this guy in other roles.
Worf’s Brother Kurn - Star Trek: The Next Generation
Adult Jake Sisko - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Dreadwing - Transformers: Prime
Zoom - The Flash
The Fallen - Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

grif - 11/9/2024, 11:14 AM

really liked him as captain anderson of the victory in babylon 5 a call to arms.

MasterMix - 11/9/2024, 11:36 AM

A class act RIP

ModHaterSLADE - 11/9/2024, 12:28 PM

RIP Candyman.

Forthas - 11/9/2024, 1:44 PM

A legend of the genre! Will be missed!

TheWalkingCuban - 11/9/2024, 3:18 PM

I’ll never say Candyman one time in a mirror.
“It’s 5”
O’clock?

TheWalkingCuban - 11/9/2024, 3:20 PM

That movie made me even more scared of questionable bathrooms, and I think that’s a useful fear to have. Kind of like Log trucks, I’ve learned to get around them even on busy 2 lane roads. I just wait for a school bus to stop all of us and I go around both of them immediately, full speed.

TRUMP0WINS - 11/9/2024, 6:33 PM

Congratulations Tony Todd.

MisterRiviera - 11/9/2024, 8:45 PM

YOU CAN'T LOCK UP THE DARKNESS! R.I.P to a Legend.

NinnesMBC - 11/9/2024, 11:31 PM

RIP Tony Todd. Thank you for all your work these years, especially for bringing to life the menacing Zoom in The Flash's 2nd Season.

THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 11/10/2024, 2:28 AM

Another actor with an epic voice gone. Rest in peace.

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CANDYMAN And THE CROW Actor Tony Todd Has Passed Away At The Age Of 69

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