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T.K. Carter, Actor From 'The Thing,' Dies at 69

Authorities report no suspicion of foul play, with the cause of death not yet released.

Overview

  • Law enforcement says Carter was found at his Duarte, California home after a call for service at about 5:42 p.m. Friday.
  • No foul play is suspected, and officials have not disclosed a cause of death.
  • Carter was widely recognized for playing Nauls in John Carpenter’s 1982 film The Thing.
  • His credits span films like Runaway Train, Space Jam, and Domino, and TV roles on Punky Brewster and The Steve Harvey Show.
  • He appeared in 2023 episodes of The Company You Keep and Dave, as tributes from fans and colleagues began circulating online.