Rocky Horror star Tim Curry dies at 80
Summary
English actor Tim Curry, famous for playing Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, died at age 80. He also appeared as Pennywise in the 1990 TV version of Stephen King's It and Long John Silver in Muppet Treasure Island.Key Facts
- Tim Curry was born in Cheshire, England, in 1946.
- He first played Frank-N-Furter on stage in 1973 before starring in the 1975 film version.
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show became a cult classic and holds the record for the longest-running theatrical release.
- Curry played the clown Pennywise in the 1990 TV adaptation of It.
- He appeared in other films like The Hunt for Red October and Home Alone 2.
- Curry was nominated for three Tony Awards for his Broadway performances.
- His acting career began with the London production of the musical Hair in 1968.
- The news of his death was confirmed by his manager to CBS and the BBC’s US news partner.
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