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Los Angeles health officials announced that Tim Curry died at 80 from coronary artery disease, with a history of stroke and kidney cancer noted as contributing factors. He passed away Aug. 25 at his Toluca Lake home; he had earlier spoken about recovering from a stroke that left him wheelchair-bound and led him to scale back acting, focusing on voice work.
LA health officials say Tim Curry died at 80 from coronary artery disease, with a history of stroke and kidney cancer listed as contributing conditions. The Rocky Horror Picture Show star, known for Dr. Frank-N-Furter, suffered a 2012 stroke and passed away at his Toluca Lake home last week, leaving behind a legacy in film, TV, and theatre.
British actor Tim Curry, best known for The Rocky Horror Picture Show, died at 80 in Los Angeles. The death certificate cites coronary artery disease as the cause, with a history of stroke and kidney cancer noted as contributing factors. After a near-fatal stroke in 2012 he used a wheelchair, shifted to voice acting, and published the memoir Vagabond, while fans and colleagues paid tribute.
Documents obtained by People and corroborated by TMZ reveal that Tim Curry died at 80 from coronary artery disease, with a history of stroke and kidney cancer listed as contributing conditions; he passed away Aug. 25, 2026 at his Los Angeles home, leaving a legacy as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in Rocky Horror and Pennywise in IT.
Tim Curry died at 80 in Los Angeles, with public-health records citing coronary artery disease as the cause of death; a history of a 2012 stroke and kidney cancer contributed to his passing, though not the direct cause. The Rocky Horror Show and Rocky Horror Picture Show star, famed for Dr. Frank-N-Furter, had been wheelchair-bound since the stroke and later did voice work, prompting tributes from Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick and Luke Evans. He died on August 25, and the kidney cancer diagnosis had not been publicly disclosed prior to his death.
Tim Curry, the 80-year-old star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, died on Aug. 25. Los Angeles County health documents obtained via People list coronary artery disease as the cause of death, with a history of stroke and kidney cancer noted as contributing conditions; the article also recalls his 2012 stroke that left him paralyzed on his left side and wheelchair-bound, and confirms no operations were performed for these conditions.
Dolly Parton’s passing has drawn attention to her long history with kidney stones. A Duke Health urologist explains warning signs (notably fever with pain that may signal a life-threatening infection), notes a possible but unclear link between stones and kidney cancer, and outlines prevention strategies to reduce recurrence—hydration, limiting sodium, and balanced calcium and protein, plus seeing a nephrologist or urologist for personalized risk assessment.
Brad Arnold, the Mississippi-born lead singer who wrote 3 Doors Down’s breakout hit Kryptonite and steered the band to multi-platinum success, died in his sleep at 47 after a battle with stage-four kidney cancer. The news follows his 2025 diagnosis and notes his past struggles with alcohol addiction, including rehab in 2016.
Brad Arnold, the frontman of 3 Doors Down, died at 47 after a battle with stage 4 kidney cancer. Tributes poured in from fellow rock musicians who toured with him in the 2000s, including Brent Smith of Shinedown, Alter Bridge, Sevendust, Creed and Mark Tremonti, praising his kindness and influence. Arnold co-founded 3 Doors Down and rose to fame with Kryptonite from The Better Life, and he had spoken publicly about his illness in recent years.
Brad Arnold, 47, the frontman of 3 Doors Down, has died after a battle with stage 4 kidney cancer. The band confirmed the news on social media, prompting tributes from fellow rock musicians who recalled his kindness, mentorship, and role in launching the band’s breakout era with Kryptonite from The Better Life. Arnold co-founded 3 Doors Down in Escatawpa, Mississippi, and in recent years spoke openly about his cancer while thanking fans for their support.
Brad Arnold, lead singer of Mississippi rock band 3 Doors Down, died at 47 after a battle with stage 4 kidney cancer, passing away in his sleep. He wrote Kryptonite in high school and helped bring mainstream rock to a broad audience; the band earned two Grammy nominations and released six albums, most recently Us and the Night in 2016. Arnold had revealed his cancer last year and the tour was canceled as a result.
Brad Arnold, the lead singer, founding member and original drummer of rock band 3 Doors Down, has died at 47 in his sleep after battling stage 4 kidney cancer. Arnold revealed his diagnosis in May and canceled the band’s tour; he’s remembered as a key figure in early-2000s rock, penning hits like Kryptonite (written in his math class at age 15) and helping redefine mainstream rock. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer, and family.
Brad Arnold, lead singer of 3 Doors Down best known for Kryptonite, died at 47 after a battle with stage 4 clear cell renal cell carcinoma that had metastasized to his lungs; he passed away in his sleep with his wife by his side.
Brad Arnold, founder and frontman of 3 Doors Down, died at 47 on February 7, 2026 after battling clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC); the band announced he passed away peacefully in his sleep with his wife Jennifer by his side, after canceling tours in 2025 due to the illness, and he is remembered for writing hits like 'Kryptonite' and for his faith, sobriety, and charitable work.
A Oklahoma mother spent years being told her persistent pain was “just gas” before an Oct 2024 MRI revealed Stage 1 kidney cancer. After removing the tumor in 2025, she investigated a possible environmental cause and found her home’s ice machine was moldy, producing Ochratoxin A, a mycotoxin linked to kidney damage. Doctors say a direct cause can’t be proven, but mold exposure can trigger inflammation and organ injury. Removing the ice machine led to symptom relief, and she is now cancer-free, underscoring the potential health risks of household toxins and the importance of considering home environments in unexplained illnesses.