Grim Goodbyes – TONY TODD (1954 – 2024)

From FINAL DESTINATION to the coveted role of Ben in Tom Savini’s 1990 remake of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, Tony Todd was a well-known face in the horror crowd for more than 30 years. Sadly, the actor passed away at his Los Angeles home on November 6th, as reported by TMZ. He was 69 years old.

Todd will forever remain in the horror pantheon for his title role in CANDYMAN, the 1992 film adaptation of a short story by Clive Barker. The Washington D.C. native exuded a stinging mix of danger and sensuality as a legendary, hook-handed boogeyman, capturing the imagination of audiences and critics alike. Upon the film’s success, Todd saw his star power rise as he starred in a number of sequels while pursuing high-profile roles in such television shows as “The X Files”, “Stargate SG-1”, “Boston Public”, “Law & Order”, and a turn as Worf’s brother, Kurn, on both “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”.

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