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Rocky Horror Picture Show star Tim Curry dead at 80 after long health battle

LEGENDARY English actor and Rocky Horror Picture Show star Tim Curry has passed away aged 80, according to reports.

Rocky Horror Picture Show star Tim Curry dead at 80 after long health battle

TL;DR

  • Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at 80.
  • He suffered a stroke in 2012, resulting in partial paralysis and a reliance on a wheelchair.
  • Curry was known for iconic roles including Dr. Frank-N-Furter and Pennywise the Dancing Clown.
  • He also starred in films like Home Alone, Scary Movie, and The Three Musketeers.
  • Despite his health struggles, he continued to participate in virtual fan events.
  • He made a return to acting in the 2024 horror film Stream.
  • Curry was born in Cheshire in 1946 and grew up in Plymouth.
  • His acting career began with a breakout role in the musical Hair.
  • He received a lifetime achievement award in 2015.