A representative for the actor reportedly confirmed his death to Variety on Friday.
– Tony Todd , the actor best known for his portrayal of the titular character in the “ Candyman ” films, has died at the age of 69, according to media reports.A cause of death was not yet confirmed.One of his first film roles was playing Sergeant Warren in Oliver Stone’s Vietnam War classic “ Platoon .”
Adapted from a 1985 Clive Barker short story, “Candyman” is a horror movie that explores themes of gentrification and racism through the lens of urban legend. According to IMDB.com, Todd’s had more than 250 credits in film and TV spanning his entire acting career.
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