Tony Todd, star of "Candyman" film series and decades of other film and TV roles, dies at 69

Actor Tony Todd, known for his roles in the horror film "Candyman" and its 2021 sequel, died on Wednesday, his representative, Jeffrey Goldberg, told CBS News. He was 69.

"Regretfully, I can confirm that my friend and client of over 30 years, Tony Todd, has passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 11:50 p.m. peacefully at his home in Marina Del Rey," said Goldberg. "I am lucky to have been able to work with this amazing man and I will miss him every single day."

Todd's cause of death was not disclosed.