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,

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T.K. Carter, best known for his roles in “The Thing” and “Space Jam,” has died. He was 69. The beloved actor, whose full name was Thomas Kent Carter, was found dead at his home in Duarte, Calif., on Friday, according to TMZ. Officers reportedly discovered Carter’s body around 5:40 p.m. after receiving a call to the residence.

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T.K. Carter, a character actor best known for roles in ‘The Thing,’ ‘Space Jam,’ and ‘Punky Brewster,’ has died at the age of 69.

T.K. Carter, known for his memorable roles in The Thing and Space Jam, was found dead at the age of 69 at his home in Duarte, California, on Friday, January 6, 2026. The actor’s body was discovered by authorities after a welfare check following a call to emergency services at 5:42 pm.

T.K. Carter, the actor known for the horror classic "The Thing" and the TV series "Punky Brewster," has died. He was 69.

Longtime character actor Thomas Kent “T.K.” Carter, known for his roles in 1982’s The Thing and the 1980s sitcom Punky Brewster, was found dead in his Duarte, California, home on Friday. Carter, 69, had dialed 9-1-1 at 5:42 p.