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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.
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He speaks on ways things can change in the state and how electricity can be provided.
“We need to drop corporate egos, abandon long-standing excuses, and confront the harsh realities obstructing progress in the power sector.”
“We, state governments, used to give excuses that everything is centralised, so the Federal Government has unbundled it now. What have we done in a year and a half?” Sanwo-Olu asked.
“We take two steps forward, we go five steps backward,” he said.
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Speaking on the celebration, he said “Ìṣẹ̀ṣe is not a relic. It is a living expression of our traditions and a celebration of Yoruba spirituality as an important part of Nigeria’s cultural and religious landscape,” he said.
He added “When the drums sound in Lagos on Thursday, they answer drums in Havana, in Salvador, in Port of Spain. Fifty-five million people and counting. Lagos is not observing a local holiday. Lagos is standing at the centre of a global heritage,” Aregbe said.
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