Tim Curry, ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ and ‘It’ actor, dies at 80

Actor Tim Curry attends the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at Los Angeles City Hall on October 30, 2015, in Los Angeles, CA. Photo by Earl Gibson III/WireImage Tim Curry, star of “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” died at 80 at his Los Angeles home on August 25. Curry’s death follows a near-fatal stroke he experienced in 2012 that had left him paralyzed.  The English actor and singer’s career in show business included Tony nominations, a Daytime Emmy, and a lifetime achievement award from the Actors Fund Tony Awards Viewing Party.  Tim Curry, who rose to fame during the 1970s for his role in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at his home in Los Angeles. He was 80. The death of the legendary English actor and singer comes 14 years after a major stroke that left him paralyzed.  Best-known as the flamboyant, gender-bending Dr. Frank-N-Furter in “Rocky Horror,” Curry was a beloved queer cultural icon. Curry’s distinguished career included other notable roles like Pennywise in the TV miniseries adaptation of Stephen King’s “It” and Wadsworth the Butler in the cult classic film, “Clue.” He was nominated three times for a Best Actor Tony Award, and awarded a Daytime Emmy Award in 1991 for his voice-over work on “Peter Pan and the Pirates.” In 2015, Curry received a lifetime achievement award at the Actors Fund Tony Awards Viewing Party.  The actor passed away peacefully on August 25, TMZ reported. The Los Angeles Police Department responded to his home at 11:23 p.m. and reported that no foul play is suspected.  His manager, Marcia Hurwitz, confirmed his death to Variety. A cause of death has not yet been released, but Curry experienced several health issues since his stroke in 2012. Curry experienced near-fatal stroke in 2012 Curry suffered a near-fatal stroke 14 years ago while receiving a massage. His massage therapist noticed something was amiss and called an ambulance.  Curry underwent brain surgery for two blood clots that had formed on his brain and spent a month in the hospital.  His stroke didn’t become public knowledge until around a year later.  The actor shared a health update with his fans while attending a special screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” to celebrate the film’s 50th anniversary in 2025. “I still can’t walk, which is why I’m in this silly chair, and that’s very limiting. So I won’t be singing, and I won’t be dancing very soon. I still have real problems with my left leg,” Curry had told reporters.  Following his stroke, Curry continued to work. He penned a memoir, “Vagabond,” which was released in 2025. He also pivoted more toward voice acting, lending his iconic voice to animated projects like “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” and the movie “Ribbit.” Curry never married and didn’t have children, but his memory will live on in the hearts of adoring fans and in annual screenings of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” held worldwide.  

Hollywood mourns the passing of actor Tim Curry at the age of eighty. He was widely recognized for his iconic roles in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' and 'It'. Curry's career spanned theatre, film, and television, earning him widespread acclaim. Friends and co-stars shared heartfelt tributes remembering his talent and kindness. His legacy as a versatile performer will continue to inspire many.

Tim Curry, the actor who turned an iconic performance into a decades-long career, has died. Known for his flamboyant characters, he was a gifted performer on stage and screen. NBC News’ Chloe Melas looks back at his storied career.

Tim Curry, the baritone-voiced British actor who pranced to movie fame as a singing, lingerie-clad “sweet transvestite” in the 1975 cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” has died at the age of 80, his manager said on Wednesday. A cause of death was not immediately given, but Curry had been in ill health for some time. He died […] The post Tim Curry, actor famed for ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ dead at 80 appeared first on Interaksyon.

The Cheshire-born actor, known for playing transvestite alien scientist Dr Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 musical film, died at his Los Angeles home.

Following the death of Tim Curry at 80 years old, Hollywood is paying tribute with its favorite memories and roles of the late, great actor.