Tony Todd became a household name for horror movie fans after his iconic turn in Clive Barker’s Candyman alongside Virginia Madsen. His menacing appearance and unforgettable voice elevated the character to the upper echelon of horror villains alongside Freddy, Jason, Michael, and another Barker character, Pinhead. Todd passed away November 6th succumbing to a long battle with an unnamed illness. He was 69 years old.
Todd is credited with over 250 appearances in media on IMDb. Other noteworthy films Todd starred in include Platoon, Final Destination, Lean on Me, The Rock, and The Crow. He is credited with over two 250 appearances in media on IMDb. Actress Virginia Madsen was flooded with tags and comments from fans of Candyman directly after Todd’s passing.
Madsen posted a memorial to Todd on her social media:
“A truly poetic man. A voice that made it easy to swoon. Thanks to Bernard Rose, we really created a gothic romance. It’s why the film lives on. 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! What a gift that Jordon Peele let us live again as lovers. He talked about a prequel using technology so that we, ourselves could tell the tale of how their love began. Imagine that. I do. My dear friend Tony, I do.”
