The actor Anthony Tiran Todd, 69, better known as Tony Todd, passed away at 11:50 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, peacefully at his home in Marina Del Rey, California, according to news reports.  Todd’s cause of death was not disclosed.

The actor better known as Tony Todd by his friends and fans, was born on Dec. 4, 1954 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for the productions of The Rock (1996), The Man from Earth (2007) and Candyman, (1992). The last one made him an icon that everyone remembers, like “The Legend of Candyman.”

The actor lent his imposing and terrifying voice to some video game characters. For example, he voiced the wild Venom in Insomniac’s popular game, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.

“He brought so much joy to our studio and to many fans around the world with his inimitable voice and presence,” wrote developer Insomniac Games. “We are Venom forever.”

To his co-workers and family, Todd was a great man and an incredible actor. 

“My beloved. May you rest in power sweet to the sweet in heaven,” said Virginia Madsen, Todd’s Candyman co-star in a tearful post on Instagram. “The great actor Tony Todd has left us and now is an angel. As he was in life.”

New Line Cinema, which produced the “Final Destination” franchise, also posted on Instagram about Todd’s death. “The industry has lost a legend. We have lost a cherished friend. Rest in peace, Tony,” read the post.

All fans are grateful for the great performances that Todd gave to us, the public, giving us icons like Candyman, who even today remains as a great classic horror movie character, such as Jason Voorhees or Michael Myers. His charismatic and great acting will keep this actor  alive forever, in his movies, performances and in our hearts.