The Weeknd honors the iconic actor Tony Todd, known for his roles in horror franchises like Candyman and Final Destination, with a heartfelt message on social media.
On Friday (Nov. 8), the singer honored the iconic actor, known for his roles in the horror franchises Candyman and Final Destination, with a heartfelt post on his Instagram Story.
“A trailblazer,” wrote The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, alongside a photo of Todd as Daniel Robitaille/the Candyman. “Rest well, Tony Todd.”
Todd passed away on Wednesday (Nov. 6) after a long illness at his home in Marina del Rey, a neighborhood of Los Angeles. He was 69. The actor is best remembered for his portrayal of the sinister character in Candyman (1992) and his role in Final Destination (2000). He also appeared in the sequels of both films.
Todd’s extensive filmography includes roles in Night of the Living Dead (1990), The Rock (1996), The Crow (1994), Hatchet (2006), The Man from Earth (2007), Frankenstein (2015), Hell Fest (2018), Requiem (2018), Hellblazers (2022), and The Bunker (2024), among others.
He also appeared in multiple Star Trek series, portraying Kurn in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, as well as Alpha Hirogen in Star Trek: Voyager.
“The industry has lost a legend. We have lost a cherished friend. Rest in peace, Tony—Your Final Destination Family,” wrote New Line Cinema, the studio behind the Final Destination films, in a tribute shared on Instagram.
The Weeknd is no stranger to the horror genre. As previously reported, the singer’s upcoming psychological thriller Hurry Up Tomorrow will be distributed worldwide by Lionsgate. The film, directed by Trey Edward Shults, marks The Weeknd’s feature film debut and will also serve as an extension of his upcoming sixth studio album of the same name. Jenny Ortega and Barry Keoghan will also star in the movie.
Hurry Up Tomorrow is produced by The Weeknd’s production company, Manic Phase, along with his producing partner Reza Fahim (co-creator of The Idol) and the late Kevin Turen. Executive producers on the film include Ortega, Shults, Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino, Ryan Kroft, The Weeknd’s manager Wassim “Sal” Slaiby, and Harrison Huffman.
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