'The Thing' Actor Was 69
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Key Points:
- Thomas Kent ‘T.K.’ Carter, known for his roles in The Thing and Punky Brewster, has died at the age of 69.
- He was found dead on Friday in his Duarte, California home after calling 9-1-1, with no immediate cause of death disclosed and no suspicion of foul play.
- Born in New York City and raised near Los Angeles, Carter began performing standup comedy at age 12 and appeared in numerous TV shows and films throughout his career.
- His notable roles include the rollerskating chef Nauls in The Thing and Mike Fulton in Punky Brewster, along with appearances in shows like Good Times, The Jeffersons, and voice roles in The Transformers and Jem.
