Candyman star & voice in Spiderman 2 Tony Todd passes away at 69

A Voice for the Ages

The iconic voice of Venom in the Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 game, Tony Todd has passed away at the age of 69. The gaming and entertainment industry was shocked and mourned the loss of a great voice actor.

His agents confirmed to Deadline that Todd died of natural causes at his Los Angeles home on November 6, 2024, just a month before his 70th birthday.

Tony Todd has sadly passed away at the age of 69. pic.twitter.com/pn7WGznQsZ

— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) November 9, 2024

Legendary career of Tony Todd

Tony Todd was not just an actor; his career was nothing sort of legendary, including working in films, television and video games for four decades.

His best portrayal was in the Candyman series which fans absolutely loved it. His deep voice has become a trademark for the fans which sounds scary yet captivates audiences worldwide.

Tony’s video game career began with “Star Trek: The Next Generation” in 1998, and he has since voiced iconic characters in titles such as Half-Life 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops II, Dota 2 and Back 4 Blood.

However, for many fans, his recent role as Venom in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is considered to be the greatest performance of his in the gaming industry.

Beyond his screen and vocal presence, Tony was remembered by colleagues and fans alike as a “gentle giant.”

A man whose bulk and voice may be intimidating, but whose heart was kind and compassionate. His contributions to the arts have left an indelible impression, and his voice will live on in the numerous worlds he helped create.

Farewell legend

As we say goodbye to Tony Todd, his legacy in the horror and gaming genres will definitely continue. His voice has become iconic, and it will continue to resonate with fans and gamers for many years to come.

We extend our heartfelt sympathies to his family, friends, and everyone who enjoyed his work during his remarkable career. Tony Todd’s voice was more than just heard; it was felt, and it will be greatly missed.

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