Veteran actor T.Okay. Carter, recognized for ‘The Factor’ and ‘Punky Brewster,’ dies at 69

DUARTE, California — Veteran actor T.Okay. Carter, who appeared within the horror movie “The Factor” and “Punky Brewster” on tv, has died on the age of 69.

Carter was declared lifeless Friday night after deputies responded to a name relating to an unresponsive male in Duarte, California, in keeping with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Division.

Police didn’t disclose a reason for demise or different particulars, however stated no foul play was suspected.

Thomas Kent “T.Okay.” Carter was born Dec. 18, 1956, in New York Metropolis and was raised in Southern California.

He started his profession in stand-up comedy and with performing roles. Carter had been performing for years earlier than a breakthrough position as Nauls the prepare dinner in John Carpenter’s 1982 horror traditional, “The Factor.” He additionally had a recurring position within the Nineteen Eighties sitcom “Punky Brewster.”

Different big-screen roles embrace “Runaway Prepare” in 1985, “Ski Patrol” in 1990 and “House Jam” in 1996.

“T.Okay. Carter was a consummate skilled and a real soul whose expertise transcended genres,” his publicist, Tony Freeman, stated in a press release. “He introduced laughter, reality, and humanity to each position he touched. His legacy will proceed to encourage generations of artists and followers alike.”