Horror, sci-fi and voice actor legend Tony Todd died this week, and some of his former costars have taken to social media to pay their respects.
The actor, best known for his roles in the original Candyman, Final Destination and the Star Trek universe–where he played several different characters–passed away on Wednesday (Nov. 6) at 69 years old. Todd died after a long illness at his Marina del Rey home with his wife, Fatima, by his side, while he was also survived by his children, Alex and Ariana.
The actor was born in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 4, 1954, and after receiving acting lessons at the Eugene O’Neill National Theatre Institute followed by performances at the former Hartman Conservatory and Trinity Repertory Company, Todd made his film debut in 1986 arthouse film Sleepwalk. Todd would come to achieve just over 200 television and film credits, appearing in the 1990 Night of the Living Dead reboot, 1994 superhero gothic The Crow and returning in the 2021 Candyman remake.
Sharing their condolences on social media were New Line Cinema, the production company behind Candyman, which was released in 1992, and the official page for Star Trek. In the show's universe, Todd made his first appearance as Klingon Commander Kurn in 1990, followed by roles as the adult version of Jake Sisko and an Alpha Hirogen.
Virginia Madsen, who played Helen Lyle in Candyman, remembered Todd as "an truly poetic man" and having "a voice that made it easy to swoon."
She continued," A gentle soul with a deep knowledge of the arts. He enjoyed the fans and was never shy when it came to fans approaching, wanting photos. A rare actor who allowed himself to be open to the public attention. Wish I had seen him on the stage. I will miss him so much and hope he haunts me once in a while. But I will not summon him in the mirror!"
Devon Sawa, who played Alex Browning in Final Destination, called Todd "a friend even through my darkest times."
Despite Todd's passing, he has nine titles in postproduction, including Final Destination: Bloodlines, the franchise's sixth installment.