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Tony Todd, Candyman Actor, Dies at 69

Actor Tony Todd, famous for his role as Candyman, dies at 69.

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What is Tony Todd best known for?: Tony Todd, the actor best known for his role as Candyman, passed away at the age of 69 in Los Angeles.
What other roles did Tony Todd play?: Beyond Candyman, Todd had a prolific career spanning 40 years, appearing in hundreds of films, stage productions, and television shows such as Transformers and Final Destination.
How many Candyman movies did Tony Todd appear in?: He played the titular character in four Candyman films, starting in 1992 and ending with a 2021 sequel. His performance as the hook-handed ghost is iconic.
What is the premise of the original Candyman film?: In the original Candyman film, Todd's character is a vengeful ghost summoned by saying his name five times in front of a mirror, leading to a series of murders.
How did Virginia Madsen react to Tony Todd's death?: Virginia Madsen, Todd's co-star in Candyman, paid tribute to him, describing him as a poetic man with a deep knowledge of the arts.

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