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BBC viewers 'disgusted' as Tim Curry tribute sparks outrage
The BBC was slammed for its "pathetic" tribute to English actor Tim Curry, who died at the age of 80 on August 25. News of Curry's death was announced on Wednesday (August 26), with his longtime manager and friend Marcia Hurwitz saying he passed away peacefully. The BBC paid tribute to Curry with a 30-second report on BBC News at Six, which aired around five minutes before the programme came to an end.
TL;DR
- BBC criticized for a 30-second tribute to actor Tim Curry after his death at 80.
- Viewers compared the brief tribute unfavorably to the extensive coverage given to Dolly Parton's death.
- Social media users expressed disgust and anger at the perceived lack of respect for Curry's career.
- Tim Curry, known for roles in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and It, had health issues since a 2012 stroke.
- His manager, Marcia Hurwitz, described him as a versatile actor with a "generous, gentle heart."