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Renowned ‘Candyman’ Actor Tony Todd Passes Away at 69
Tony Todd, the iconic American actor celebrated for his chilling role in Candyman and its 2021 sequel, has died at the age of 69.
Todd passed away on November 6 at his Los Angeles home, as confirmed by his representative to Deadline. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
Born on December 4, 1954, in Washington, D.C., Todd studied at the Eugene O’Neill National Actors Theatre Institute and the Trinity Rep Conservatory.
His legacy in horror cinema was cemented with his lead role in the 1992 Candyman, a performance that earned him a Lifetime Achievement Award at the New York City Horror Film Festival.
Beyond Candyman, Todd starred in various popular shows, including 21 Jump Street, The X-Files, and Star Trek: The Next Generation.
He also portrayed Ben in the 1990 remake of Night of the Living Dead and later reprised his role as the “Candyman” in the 2021 sequel, directed by Nia DaCosta and produced by Jordan Peele.
Nigerians reacts to President Tinubu trip to UK and lament that the timing is just bad. The timing of the trip and the arising crises occurring in the country.
It can be noted that the President, his wife and some other officials followed him on the trip.
And the public has shouted that we need the officials here in the country in the crises, asking who will help to manage the state of things as they are all going at once.
People shared their displeasure with a large crowd following the president to another country and leaving Nigeria in this state.
Federal Government in Nigeria has declared March 19th and 20th as public holidays for the end of Ramadan.
This was revealed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. He made this announcement on behalf of the Federal Government.
He wished Muslims a joyful Eid al-Fitr celebration.
It has been reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed to London.
The Nigerian leader is travelling ahead of a state visit to the United Kingdom. The purpose of this visit is to strengthen bilateral relations and explore avenues for collaboration on issues such as immigration, trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
Amid this travel, the fuel prices still remain increased and many of the public are still there.
Nigerians react to the news, stating that he is leaving Nigerians once again to suffer with the current state of things before he returns.
They are calling out for him to do something and change about the fuel.
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