'The Thing,' 'Punky Brewster' actor dies at 69
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Key Points:
- Actor T.K. Carter, known for his roles in "The Thing" and "Punky Brewster," has died at age 69 at his home in Duarte, California, with no foul play suspected.
- Born Thomas Kent Carter in 1956, he began performing stand-up comedy at age 12 and appeared in notable films such as "Space Jam" and "The L.A. Riot Spectacular," as well as recent TV series like "The Company You Keep" and "Dave."
- Carter received tributes from fellow actors including Jamie Foxx, who called him "a cornerstone of comedy," and Viola Davis, who praised his depth and soul.
- His publicist described Carter as a consummate professional whose talent
