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Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, dies at age 80

Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, dies at age 80

Summary

Tim Curry, the British actor known for playing Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, died at age 80 at his home in Los Angeles. He had been in poor health after a stroke but returned to acting shortly before his death.

Key Facts

  • Tim Curry was 80 years old when he died.
  • He was famous for his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
  • The musical first appeared in London in 1973 and then became a film in 1975.
  • Curry was nominated three times for Tony Awards for his Broadway performances.
  • He had a rich baritone voice and won a Daytime Emmy for voice acting in 1991.
  • After a stroke in 2012, he used a wheelchair and limited his work.
  • He made a return to acting in a horror film called Stream in 2024.
  • Curry never married and had no children.
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