T.K. Carter, best known for his roles in “The Thing” and “Space Jam,” has died. He was 69.
The beloved actor, whose full name was Thomas Kent Carter, was found dead at his home in Duarte, Calif., on Friday, according to TMZ.
Officers reportedly discovered Carter’s body around 5:40 p.m. after receiving a call to the residence.
Although no foul play was suspected, the actor’s cause of death has not yet been released.
Born in New York City on Dec. 18, 1956, Carter’s family later moved to Southern California and he grew up in the San Gabriel Valley.
After making guest appearances on popular shows like “Good Times,” “The Waltons” and “The Jeffersons” in the late 1970s, Carter was cast as Nauls in John Carpenter’s classic sci-fi horror film “The Thing” alongside Kurt Russell.
