‘A Truly Poetic Man’: Fans, Celebrities Pay Tribute to Tony Todd

Tributes continue to pour in across social media, with fans and celebrities alike paying their respects to actor Tony Todd, who passed away last week.
Best known for his role in horror franchises, the 69-year-old died on Nov. 9 at his home in Marina Del Rey, California, although a cause of death was not disclosed.
His longtime manager, Jeffrey Goldberg, took to social media to confirm the news and bid farewell to Todd.
Todd held over 200 on-screen and voice actor credits throughout his career, but was best known for his roles in horror movie franchises “Candyman” and “Final Destination.”
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Todd’s “Candyman” co-star Virginia Madsen remembered him as a kind soul whose openness resonated on and off-screen.
The two had the pleasure of working together on the original 1992 “Candyman” film and again on the 2021 prequel.
New Line Cinema, the studio behind several of Todd’s successful films, including “Final Destination” offered their condolences.
Todd earned his debut role in 1986’s fantasy-drama “Sleepwalk,” before gaining notoriety for his role in the 1986 Vietnam War film “Platoon” and his leading role in the 1990 remake of “Night of the Living Dead.”
In 1992, Todd had his breakout role in “Candyman,” and later reprising that role three more times in a career that spanned over five decades.
Beyond horror, Todd displayed his versatility in various genres, including drama and action, also appearing in several stage productions.
With over 200 film and television credits combined, he was cast in the “Final Destination” franchise, appearing in those films throughout the 2000s.
Todd spent three seasons on “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and had a recurring role on “Boston Public.”
He also made numerous guest appearances on popular shows like “Law & Order,” “Homicide: Life on the Street,” “The X-Files,” “Smallville,” “Psych,” and “24.”
Todd’s resume extended beyond on-screen work, taking part in productions ranging from video games to animated films and major motion pictures as a voice actor.
His unique and distinctive voice was featured in the “Spider-Man 2,” game as “Venom” and as “The Fallen” in the action/sci-fi movie “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.”
With 15 major award wins, Todd won the Lifetime Achievement Award twice at the “New York Horror Film Festival” and other horror film-related recognitions.