TK Carter
January 10, 2026
‘Punky Brewster’ actor TK Carter dies at 69
American actor TK Carter, best known for his roles in sitcom Punky Brewster and horror film The Thing in the 1980s, has died aged 69.
Carter was found dead at his home in Duarte, California on Friday, according to US media reports. No foul play is suspected.
The cause of death has not been released.
Carter, whose career stretches back to the mid-1970s, got his breakthrough playing the role of Nauls in the 1982 film The Thing. He is also fondly remembered for his role as Mike Fulton in the iconic television sitcom Punky Brewster from 1985 to 1986.
He also had notable roles in 1996 film Space Jam and sitcoms Good Morning, Miss Bliss and The Steve Harvey Show.
