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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 English actor famed for his flamboyant Frank N. Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, died at 80 in Los Angeles after years of health issues following a 2012 stroke; his death cause was not disclosed. A versatile performer on stage, film and television, Curry earned Daytime Emmy, Tony and Olivier nods and left a lasting legacy with roles from Shakespeare to cult films like Legend, Clue, Home Alone 2 and IT.
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.
Tim Curry shared his experience of having a stroke in 2012, which left him unable to speak and paralyzed on one side, and discussed his recovery and learning to talk again. He also reflected on his relationship with his mother, his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, and his outlook on life and death. Curry has a new memoir, Vagabond, but prefers to keep some secrets private.
Tim Curry, 79, shared a rare health update revealing he still cannot walk after suffering a stroke in 2012, which occurred during a massage. Despite his physical limitations, he continues to cherish his iconic role in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' and its message of self-expression, while pivoting to voice acting. Curry expressed pride in the film's impact, especially within the LGBTQ community.
Tim Curry made a rare stage appearance at the Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th anniversary reunion, reflecting on his role, his health after a stroke, and his impact as an LGBTQ icon, while fans enjoyed a special screening of the film.
Tim Curry reflected on 50 years of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' during a special screening at the Academy Museum, highlighting its message of self-expression and its significance to LGBTQ audiences, while also discussing his career and health challenges following a stroke.
Tim Curry revisits the Roxy Theatre and reflects on his iconic role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in 'The Rocky Horror Show,' celebrating the film's 50th anniversary and its enduring cultural impact as a cult classic and symbol of sexual freedom.