Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Candyman and Final Destination icon Tony Todd has died at his Marina del Rey home at the age of 69.
Beloved actor Tony Todd has died at the age of 69. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Todd's wife Fatima confirmed on Friday that the actor died on Wednesday after a long illness.
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The exact cause of his death was not disclosed.
"The industry has lost a legend. We have lost a cherished friend. Rest in peace, Tony. -- Your Final Destination Family," New Line Cinema wrote on Instagram.
The Washington, D.C. native also starred Platoon, The Crow, Night of the Living Dead, Lean on Me, Colors and Bird.
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He was also a popular TV guest star and cartoon and video game voice actor.
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"Mod Squad" star Michael Cole arrives for the TV Land Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., on March 13, 2005. Cole, who portrayed Pete Cochran on the hit series, died at the age of 84 on December 10. Photo by John Hayes/UPI | License Photo
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