Veteran actor T.K. Carter, known for 'The Thing' and 'Punky Brewster,' dies at 69
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Key Points:
- Veteran actor T.K. Carter, known for his roles in the horror film "The Thing" and the TV sitcom "Punky Brewster," has died at age 69.
- Carter was found unresponsive in Duarte, California, and declared dead Friday evening; authorities reported no foul play and did not disclose a cause of death.
- He gained recognition for his role as Nauls the cook in John Carpenter's 1982 horror classic "The Thing."
- Carter also appeared in films such as "Runaway Train" (1985), "Ski Patrol" (1990), and "Space Jam" (1996).
