Overview
- Deputies responded to a call about an unresponsive male at Carter’s home in Duarte, California, around 5:42 p.m. Friday, where he was declared dead, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
- His publicist, Tony Freeman, confirmed his death in a statement praising Carter’s talent, and he is survived by his wife, Janet Carter.
- Carter’s breakout role was Nauls in John Carpenter’s 1982 film The Thing, and he became a familiar TV presence on Punky Brewster and other series.
- He also voiced Monstar Nawt in the 1996 film Space Jam and earned acclaim for the HBO miniseries The Corner, reflecting a career that spanned comedy and drama.
- His recent screen work included multi‑episode roles in 2023 on The Company You Keep and Dave, as tributes from peers and fans, including Jamie Foxx and Viola Davis, continue to appear on social media.