Veteran actor TK Carter, known for “The Thing” and “Punky Brewster,” dies at 69

Veteran actor TK Carter, who starred in TV horror films The Thing and Punk Brewster, has died at the age of 69.

Carter was pronounced dead Friday night after deputies responded to a call about an unconscious man in Duarte, California, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

police No cause of death or other details were disclosed, but foul play was not suspected.

Carter worked in show business for many years before landing his breakthrough role as Chef Knowles in the film “Chef Knowles.” John CarpenterThe 1982 horror classic “The Thing.” He also had a recurring role on the 1980s sitcom “Punky Brewster.”

Other big screen roles include 1985’s Runaway Train, 1990’s Ski Patrol and 1996’s Space Jam.