Hollywood Pays Tribute to Tim Curry
- Warrington-Born actor Tim Curry died Tuesday at his Los Angeles home at age 80, according to his long-time manager and friend Marcia Hurwitz.
- Curry rose to fame originating Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 1973, launching a prolific career spanning more than five decades with film credits including Annie and Muppet Treasure Island.
- Co-Star Susan Sarandon praised Curry as "funny, sexy, original" on Instagram Wednesday, while Rob Schneider recalled watching him perform scenes in seven "completely different" ways during their Home Alone collaboration.
- Rocky Horror Picture Show creator Richard O'Brien described Curry as "a wonderful man by nature who was also a wonderful performer," while Broadway actor Luke Evans called him "a force, a bright fierce flame."
- Despite requiring a wheelchair following a 2012 stroke, Curry remained generous with fans and is remembered for iconic villainous roles, including Stephen King's antagonist Pennywise in the miniseries It.
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Tim Curry passes away at 80. Former co-stars pay touching tribute
The entertainment world is reeling from the loss of a true icon, as actor, singer, and voice performer Tim Curry has passed away at age 80. He died late Tuesday night at his home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, after navigating serious health issues for more than a decade, the BBC reported. While a specific cause of death hasn’t been disclosed, his passing marks the end of an incredible career that spanned decades across theater, film, and televisi…
Tim Curry Remembered By Carol Burnett, Susan Sarandon, His ‘Clue’ Costars, And More
Hollywood is remembering Tim Curry as an unforgettable performer, a generous costar, and a one-of-a-kind presence following his death at 80. The British actor died on August 25 after years of health challenges following a severe stroke in 2012. A cause of death has not been publicly announced. According to Entertainment Weekly, for generations of movie lovers, Curry could seemingly do anything. He terrified audiences as Pennywise in IT, stole sc…
In the cult movie "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" are Tim Curry and Susan Sarandon co-stars. After his death the actress dedicates touching lines to him and raves of his kindness.
Tim Curry Remembered as ‘Magician of Artistry’ by Clue Co-stars
photo by Alan Light, Wiki Commons (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic License) Tim Curry’s Clue co-stars are remembering the late actor as a gifted performer whose talent and humor made their time together unforgettable. Warren’s Tribute Curry died Tuesday, August 25th, at 80, prompting tributes from Lesley Ann Warren and Michael McKean, who starred alongside him in the 1985 comedy mystery. Warren wrote on Instagram alongside photos of her…
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