Tony Todd, Candyman Star and the Voice of Venom From Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Has Passed Away

Prolific actor Tony Todd, who horror fans best know for his role in the Candyman films and, more recently for gamers, the voice of Venom in Insomniac Game’s Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, has passed away this week.

As confirmed by a rep for Tony Todd to Deadline, the actor, age 69, passed away in his Los Angeles home on November 6. No details were disclosed on the cause of death at this time.

Tony Todd, who was born December 4, 1954, in Washington D.C., has been acting and playing in major movies and television roles for over the last four decades. However, it was his role in the 1992 horror film Candyman that earned him mainstream recognition. He reprised the role of Candyman back in 2021 for its sequel. In 2023, though, the actor took on the voice role of Venom in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, a role that he was highly praised for, as he brought a rather terrifying side of Venom through his excellent voice work.

This is devasting news, and we can only hope that Tony Todd passed away peacefully at his home. Our prayers go out to all his family and friends.

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