Actor Tim Curry, known for "Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "It," dies at 80
The British actor’s death was reported by TMZ and confirmed by Variety, ending a five-decade career that included more than 240 acting credits.
- On Tuesday, British actor Tim Curry, 80, died at his Los Angeles home, according to his longtime manager and friend, Marcia Hurwitz.
- Portraying Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" launched Curry onto the international stage, transforming him into a pop-culture icon.
- Renowned for his versatility, the actor played the sinister Pennywise in the 1990 miniseries "It," the unhinged butler Wadsworth in "Clue," and the concierge in "Home Alone 2." He also lent his baritone voice to numerous children's television series.
- A major stroke in 2012 left Curry with serious mobility challenges, leading him to focus on voice acting. In his 2025 memoir, "Vagabond," he reflected on his life, career, and the distinction between his personal self and his characters.
- Iconic scenes from his work, including the song "The Time Warp," remain embedded in the pop culture lexicon. Curry leaves behind a legacy defined by his extraordinary range across horror, comedy, and dramatic performances.
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British actor and musical star Tim Curry died at the age of 80. This was confirmed by his manager. Curry was best known for his performance in the "Rocky Horror Picture Show".
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British actor Tim Curry has died at the age of 80. He passed away today at his home in Los Angeles. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Curry became world-famous as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the 1975 cult film that emerged from the rock musical of the same name. Curry first played the character in 1973, when The Rocky Horror Show premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in London. The eccentric musical centers on a…
The actor died in Los Angeles and was 80 years old
From Frank-N-Furter to Pennywise, Tim Curry went through more than fifty years of cinema, theater and television building eccentric, disturbing and impossible to forget characters. The British actor died at 80 years in his home in Los Angeles. The news was confirmed by manager Marcia Hurwitz at Variety. The cause of death was not rendered [...] L'articolo Farewell to Tim Curry, from Frank-N-Furter to Pennywise's IT. Fifty years of career between…
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