United Kingdom, Jan. 10 -- The Thing star T.K. Carter has died at the age of 69.

The actor - known for his role as Nauls in the 1982 sci-fi-horror movie - was found dead in his home after law enforcement received a call to the property in Duarte, California, on Friday (09.01.26), TMZ reports.

Police confirmed that they received the call at about 5.42pm, and a death report was filed.

Officials say they do not suspect foul play and that T.K.'s cause of death has not been released.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Carter.

Fans have paid tribute to T.K. - whose career spanned almost 50 years - on social media.

One person on X penned: "Rest in Peace T.K. Carter. He was a part of some many movies from my childhood including the horror ma...