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Actor Tim Curry, Rocky Horror Star, Dies at 80.

Tim Curry died Tuesday night at his Los Angeles home. He was 80. Police responded at 11:23 PM and found no sign of foul play.

Curry suffered a major stroke in July 2012, leaving him partially paralyzed and wheelchair-dependent.
Last year, Curry said he still could not walk, at a Rocky Horror 50th anniversary screening.
3 Tony Award nominations recognized his Broadway work in Amadeus, My Favourite Year, and Spamalot.
His Emmy-winning voice role in Peter Pan & the Pirates was among dozens of post-stroke credits.

Why it matters: Curry's career spanned stage, film, television, and voice acting across more than 50 years. His role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which continues in limited theatrical release, made him a lasting cultural figure.

His 1990 portrayal of Pennywise in the TV adaptation of Stephen King's It introduced him to a second generation of fans.

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Center coverage, 31 sources: The center focuses on the facts of his death and a chronological survey of his most recognizable roles.

Left coverage, 28 sources: The left emphasizes Curry's artistic range and the cultural significance of Rocky Horror as a sexually subversive, boundary-breaking work.

Right coverage, 19 sources: The right highlights his iconic status and his decade-long health struggle following the 2012 stroke.

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What’s next: No official cause of death or funeral arrangements have been announced. Curry's representatives had not commented as of initial reports.

What was the official cause of death?
Will there be a formal tribute connected to the Rocky Horror Picture Show's ongoing theatrical run?