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Tim Curry, the versatile actor famed for Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Pennywise in It, died at 80 with no cause disclosed; his career spanned stage, film, TV, and voice work, including Clue, Legend, Amadeus (for which he won a Tony), and later screen and animation work after surviving a 2012 stroke.
Tim Curry, the versatile English actor famed for Dr. Frank-N-Furter in Rocky Horror Picture Show, died at 80 in Los Angeles. The cause of death was not publicly disclosed. With a five-decade career on stage and screen, he delivered iconic turns as Wadsworth in Clue, Pennywise in IT (1990), Rooster Hannigan in Annie, Mr. Hector in Home Alone 2, and Long John Silver in Muppet Treasure Island, earning a Daytime Emmy and multiple Tony nominations. He published the memoir Vagabond in 2023, and tributes from colleagues highlighted his artistry and humor.
Tim Curry, the versatile actor famed for Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show/Film and Pennywise in Stephen King’s It, has died at age 80 at his Los Angeles home, with no cause of death disclosed. A manager confirmed the peaceful passing. Curry’s career spanned stage, film, and TV, delivering iconic transformations—from the Lord of Darkness in Legend to a killer clown in It—and including roles in Home Alone 2 and Muppet Treasure Island. He survived a 2012 stroke that left mobility and memory challenges and published the memoir Vagabond in 2025, earning tributes from colleagues and fans alike.
English actor Tim Curry, famed for playing Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Pennywise in IT, has died at age 80. A versatile performer with roots in the stage musical Hair, his career spanned films such as Annie, Clue, Legend and Congo; after a 2012 stroke he focused on voice work and conventions, with tributes pouring in from fans and colleagues.
Tim Curry, the British actor famed for Rocky Horror’s Dr. Frank-N-Furter and Pennywise in It, died at 80 in Los Angeles after a 2012 stroke; a versatile stage, film and voice star who earned three Tony nominations, his career spanned cult classics, mainstream hits and iconic cartoon roles, and he never married or had children.
HBO renews It: Welcome to Derry for a second season; Brad Caleb Kane becomes sole showrunner, continuing the Stephen King prequel’s expansion of Pennywise lore. Season 2 is set in 1935 during the Great Depression and centers on the Bradley Gang massacre in Derry, with Andy and Barbara Muschietti returning as executive producers; the series has posted strong premiere performance since its debut.
The finale of IT: Welcome to Derry reveals Pennywise's escape from captivity, hints at time travel and future seasons, and connects to Stephen King's broader universe, ending with a flash forward to 1988 and setting up potential storylines involving the Losers' Club.
The horror prequel series 'IT: Welcome to Derry' premieres on HBO Max, featuring gruesome scenes and intense horror elements that fans should prepare for by eating beforehand, as the show is not for the faint of heart.
The creators of HBO's 'IT: Welcome to Derry' clarify misconceptions about Pennywise, emphasizing the show's focus on building suspense with less frequent appearances of the clown and exploring a new storyline set in 1962, during a previous cycle of Pennywise's terror, with a strong connection to the original films and Stephen King's universe.
HBO promoted its upcoming series 'It: Welcome to Derry' by deploying Pennywise the Dancing Clown in major cities worldwide, including New York, Paris, and Manila, as part of a 'Red Balloon Takeover' marketing campaign featuring series-themed characters and Easter eggs. The series is a prequel to the 'It' films, set in 1962 Derry, Maine, and features Bill Skarsgard reprising his role as Pennywise. The show premieres on October 26.
HBO promoted its upcoming 'It: Welcome to Derry' series with a global stunt featuring Pennywise the clown in major cities, including appearances with balloons and series-themed characters, as a prequel to the 'It' films based on Stephen King's novel, set to premiere on October 26.
HBO's horror series 'It: Welcome to Derry,' a prequel to the 'It' films, is an intensely gory and boundary-pushing show set in 1962, with the creators expressing surprise that the studio didn't request cuts, emphasizing their desire to shock and surprise audiences.
The HBO series 'IT: Welcome to Derry' is a prequel set in 1962, exploring the origins of Pennywise and the town's dark history, with connections to Stephen King's larger universe and a focus on themes of innocence, prejudice, and human fears. It features a young Dick Hallorann and ties to other King stories, aiming to delve into the era's social issues while showcasing Bill Skarsgård's Pennywise in full form.
Bill Skarsgård revealed that Warner Bros.' early marketing for "It," which included releasing a first-look image of him as Pennywise, led to significant online backlash and increased his anxiety about the role. Despite initial doubts and comparisons to Tim Curry's iconic portrayal, Skarsgård found confidence through the experience and continues to take on challenging roles in horror films like "The Crow" and "Nosferatu."
Bill Skarsgård criticized Warner Bros. for releasing early photos of him as Pennywise in "It," which led to negative reactions from fans and caused him significant stress. Despite initial backlash, his performance was ultimately acclaimed. Skarsgård is now set to play Count Orlock in Robert Eggers' "Nosferatu," with the studio keeping his look under wraps to avoid similar issues.