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'Space Jam,' 'The Thing,' 'Punky Brewster' Alum T.K. Carter Dies

T.K. Carter, known for 'The Thing' and 'Punky Brewster,' died at 69; no foul play is suspected and cause of death remains undisclosed, officials said.

  • Actor T.K. Carter, known for roles in 'The Thing,' 'Space Jam,' and 'Punky Brewster,' died at the age of 66, survived by his wife Janet Carter.
  • Carter had a career spanning almost 50 years, with memorable performances in films like 'Runaway Train,' 'Domino,' and the voice of Nawt in 'Space Jam.'
  • Fans paid tribute to Carter on social media, with one calling him a 'part of some many movies from my childhood including the horror masterpiece that is The Thing.
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‘The Thing’ star T.K. Carter found dead in California home at age 69

T.K. Carter, known for his iconic role as Nauls in John Carpenter’s horror hit “The Thing,” has died at age 69. The New York-born actor was found dead on Friday at his home in Duarte, Calif., about 22 miles northeast of Los Angeles, TMZ reported Saturday. Related Articles Colombia music star Yeison Jiménez and 5 others dead in small-plane crash Jennifer Garner opens up about hardest part of Ben Affleck divorce …

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‘Punky Brewster,’ ‘The Thing’ actor dead at 69

He also worked as a consultant and dialect coach for big '90s movies.

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The series Punky Brewster is bereaved. Sun Moon Frye, the iconic actress who embodied the mischievous orphan in the 1980s, announced on his Instagram account the death of T.K. Carter, one of his partners on the screen. The 69-year-old actor was found dead at his home in California.

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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
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