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\n\tThe Weeknd<\/a> is paying tribute to late actor Tony Todd.<\/p>\n \n\tOn Friday (Nov. 8), the superstar singer honored the iconic actor, known for his roles in horror franchises Candyman<\/em> and Final Destination<\/em>, with a heartfelt post on his Instagram Story<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cA trailblazer,\u201d the Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, wrote alongside a photo of Todd as Daniel Robitaille\/the Candyman. \u201cRest well Tony Todd.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tTodd passed away<\/a> on Wednesday (Nov. 6) following a long illness at his home in Marina del Rey, a neighborhood of Los Angeles. He was 69. The actor is best known for his portrayal of the sinister figure in Candyman<\/em> (1992) and for his role in Final Destination<\/em> (2000). He also appeared in the sequels of each movie.<\/p>\n \n\tTodd\u2019s extensive filmography includes roles in Night of the Living Dead<\/em> (1990), The Rock<\/em> (1996), The Crow<\/em> (1994), Hatchet<\/em> (2006), The Man from Earth<\/em> (2007), Frankenstein<\/em> (2015), Hell Fest<\/em> (2018), Requiem<\/em> (2018), Hellblazers<\/em> (2022), and The Bunker<\/em> (2024), among others.<\/p>\n \n\tHe also appeared in multiple Star Trek<\/em> series, portraying Kurn in Star Trek: The Next Generation<\/em> and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine<\/em>, as well as Alpha Hirogen in Star Trek: Voyager<\/em>.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cThe industry has lost a legend. We have lost a cherished friend. Rest in peace, Tony\u2014Your Final Destination Family,\u201d wrote New Line Cinema, the studio behind the Final Destination films, in a tribute shared on Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\tThe Weeknd is no stranger to the horror genre himself. As previously reported<\/a>, the singer\u2019s upcoming psychological thriller Hurry Up Tomorrow<\/em> will be distributed worldwide by Lionsgate. The film, directed by Trey Edward Shults, marks the Weeknd\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n \n\tHurry Up Tomorrow<\/em> is produced by The Weeknd\u2019s production company, Manic Phase, along with his producing partner Reza Fahim (co-creator of The Idol<\/em>) and the late Kevin Turen. Executive producers on the film include Ortega, Shults, Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino, Ryan Kroft, The Weeknd\u2019s manager Wassim \u201cSal\u201d Slaiby, and Harrison Huffman.<\/p>\n \n\tSee The Weeknd\u2019s tribute to Tony Todd here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n