T.K. Carter, 'The Thing' and 'Space Jam' actor, found dead at 69

Actor T.K. Carter was found dead at his home in Duarte, California at age 69; authorities say no foul play is suspected and officials have not released a cause of death.

T.K. Carter, the actor known for roles in The Thing and Space Jam, was found dead at his home in Duarte, California. Officers reportedly discovered his body around 5:40 p.m. after a call to the residence. Authorities said no foul play was suspected and the cause of death has not been released. Carter was born Dec. 18, 1956, and was 69. Known details: - Carter was found at his Duarte home on Friday; officers discovered his body around 5:40 p.m., according to reports from TMZ. - Authorities reported that no foul play was suspected and that an official cause of death has not yet been released. - Born Thomas Kent Carter on Dec. 18, 1956, he was 69 at the time of his death. - His career included Nauls in John Carpenter's The Thing, a main role as teacher Mike Fulton on Punky Brewster, and the voice of the Nerdluck Nawt in Space Jam; his most recent acting credit was on the sitcom Dave in 2023. Summary: Officials reported that Carter was found at his home and that no foul play was suspected, while a cause of death has not been released. Undetermined at this time.