Tim Curry’s Experienced ‘Debilitating’ Health Battles Before His Death: ‘Still Have Real Problems’
The actor continued voice roles and public appearances after a stroke left him with lasting mobility issues and left-side paralysis, according to his memoir and interviews.
- Actor Tim Curry died Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at age 80 at his home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles; longtime manager Marcia Hurwitz confirmed he "passed away peacefully."
- Across five decades, Curry moved fluidly between comedy and horror, becoming the definitive Dr. Frank-N-Furter in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and Pennywise in the 1990 miniseries "It."
- Following a 2012 stroke that left his left side paralyzed, Curry used a wheelchair for mobility but continued working extensively as a voice actor and made occasional public appearances.
- Police conducted a death investigation at the residence and found no indication of foul play; Hurwitz stated, "Throughout his life, he refused to be boxed in or confined to others' expectations."
- In his 2025 memoir "Vagabond," Curry reflected on his life and enduring impact on the entertainment industry, remaining active as a writer and artist until his death.
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Tim Curry passed away at the age of 80 on Tuesday (25) and left behind a trajectory of great successes in cinema, such as "The Rocky Horror Picture Show", "Forgotten me 2" and "It". What not everyone knows is that the British actor also built a very successful trajectory as a doubler, lending his voice to many classics of childhood animation. Farewell: Die Tim Curry, star of 'Forgotten me 2' and 'It', at the age of 80 'It left me a little sad': …
Tim Curry's Cause of Death Still Unknown After Actor Revealed Terrifying Health Struggle Before His Death at 80
British actor Tim Curry, whose roles in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' and as Pennywise in 'It' made him an international star, has died at the age of 80. Curry died at his home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, his longtime manager and friend Marcia Hurwitz confirmed. No cause of death has been disclosed. Police who responded to a call at the home found no indication of foul play. His death comes 14 years after a major stroke left him partially par…
Tim Curry’s health timeline: Inside his stroke, recovery, and later years
The beloved actor, who died at 80, spoke candidly about his health and recovery after suffering a stroke in 2012.Tim Curry in 1988; Curry in 2015Credit: Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty; Earl Gibson III/WireImageTim Curry, the one-of-a-kind actor best known for his indelible performances in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Clue, and It, died on Aug. 25, 2026, at age 80.Curry had a prolific career spanning stage and screen, earnin…
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informacion.esThe British actor suffered a stroke in 2012 that left him important sequelae of mobility and conditioned the final stage of his career
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