Tim Curry opened up about 'limiting' health battle in final public appearance
TIM Curry bravely opened up about his “very limiting” health battle in his final public appearance before his tragic death aged 80.
TL;DR
- Tim Curry died at his Los Angeles home at the age of 80.
- He had suffered a stroke in 2012, which left him unable to walk and reliant on a wheelchair and carers.
- His final public appearance was at a 50th-anniversary screening of Rocky Horror in September last year.
- During this appearance, he spoke openly about the limitations his stroke imposed, stating he could no longer walk, sing, or dance easily.
- Curry was joined by co-stars Barry Bostwick, Patricia Quinn, and Nell Campbell at the event.
- The actor famously played Dr. Frank-N-Furter in Rocky Horror and Pennywise the Dancing Clown in Stephen King's It.
- He continued working where possible after his stroke and underwent rehabilitation.
- His last feature film role was in the 2024 horror film Stream.
- He also connected with fans virtually through conventions.