AfterFinal DestinationstarTony Todd’s sudden death, a co-star shares her love for the actor. Todd was best known for playing the lead role inCandyman(1992) and starred as William Bludworth in the hit supernatural franchiseFinal Destination. He was an incredibly prolific actor, starring on Broadway, TV shows, movies, and video games. Tragically,the actor died at the age of 69 years old on June 05, 2025,and the cause of death was an undisclosed cancer. His final movie is expected to bethe upcomingFinal Destination: Bloodlines, which does not currently have a release date.
In an interview withScreen Rantabout the new Taylor Sheridan show,Landman, actor Ali Larter spoke about her co-star Tony Todd. After working alongside Todd in theFinal Destinationmovies,she expressed her respect for her co-starand shared her regard for his family. Check out her full response below:
He was incredibly sweetand lovely to work with as an actor. My heart goes out to his family.
Tony Todd’s Legacy Will Live On
Todd Is Remembered As A Kind & Talented Star
Todd’s death is heartbreaking, but it is heartwarming to see his co-star speaking out about his character.Virginia Madsen(Candyman) expressed her own grief about his death on her Instagram page, saying that he is now “an angel. As he was in life.“He has also reportedly been extremely kind to fans, having been known to speak to each convention visitor at any available opportunity.
Todd’s first role was Barrington Rutley III in 1986’sSleepwalk.
His portfolio is also incredibly impressive, with various roles in world-renowned projects. He was a voice actor forTransformers: Revenge Of The Fallen(2009), a star inPlatoon(1986), and an enforcer inThe Crow(1994). None of these roles were as prominent as hisCandymanorFinal Destinationroles, but he was still practically universally well-regarded. He wasalso known for acceptingmultipleStar Trekrolesafter only intending to take a minor role.
Our Take On Larter’s Tony Todd Comments
It Is A Touching Tribute To A Man With An Enduring Legacy
Undoubtedly, Hollywood will be a different place without theFinal Destinationstar. His co-stars are already expressing their love for him, and the horror genre will miss having such a reliable and compelling figure. He had exceptional range, balancing comedy with grim horror with ease. All the while, he managed to prove that skilled actors can still represent themselves with kindness and professionalism everywhere they go.Todd’s movies and showswere incredible, but he himself will certainly be missed most.
