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.
How 70 sources split on this story
Center coverage, 28 sources: The center focuses on the facts of his death and a chronological survey of his most recognizable roles.
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- What was the official cause of death?
- Will there be a formal tribute connected to the Rocky Horror Picture Show's ongoing theatrical run?