Terry Carter, Legendary Actor and Trailblazer, Passes Away at 95

Terry Carter, renowned for his iconic role as Detective Colonel Tigh in Battlestar Galactica, passed away on Tuesday morning, April 23, at the age of 95. As a pioneer in the entertainment industry, Carter became the first Black TV news anchor for Boston’s WBZ-TV Eyewitness News and the first regular of color on The Phil Silvers Show. Throughout his illustrious career, he left an indelible mark on television and film, including memorable performances in McCloud, Company of Killers, and Foxy Brown.

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