Tim Curry's heartbreaking end-of-life admission before tragic death
Tim Curry, the actor best known for playing Dr Frank-N-Furter in the beloved classic The Rocky Horror Show, died at his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday night, according to TMZ. He was 80-years-old. The cause of his death has not been reported. The British born actor, who enjoyed a decades long career on-screen and on stage, had been suffering from serious health issues for more than ten years and had a stroke in 2012, leaving him paralysed on one side of his body and affecting his speech. He recently opened up about his health, admitting he suffered a stroke while having a massage.
TL;DR
- Tim Curry, known for 'The Rocky Horror Show,' died at 80 in Los Angeles.
- He suffered a stroke in 2012, resulting in paralysis on one side, speech impairment, and mobility issues.
- Curry used a wheelchair and noted that his left leg remained problematic.
- He expressed fear of suffering another stroke but also spoke of his acceptance of death.
- The actor mentioned that the loss of short-term memory prevented him from returning to stage work.