entertainment
Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Stephen King’s It, dies aged 80
A prolific performer across stage, screen and TV, the actor starred in Legend, Clue and It, but will always be associated with the flamboyantly camp rock’n’roll musical in which he made his breakthrough
TL;DR
- Tim Curry, known for roles in The Rocky Horror Show, Legend, and It, has died at 80.
- His career spanned stage, screen, and TV, often featuring significant physical transformations for his characters.
- Curry's early career included roles in the West End production of Hair and on Broadway in Amadeus and Spamalot.
- He also had a notable film career in comedies and voiceover work for animated films.
- Curry had a stroke in 2012, which affected his mobility and memory.
- Tributes have been paid by colleagues like Luke Evans, Carol Burnett, and Michael McKean.