Death of Tim Curry
Archived — this story has rotated out of today’s deck. It is kept here in full.
The gist
Tim Curry, star of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' died at 80 at his Los Angeles home. His cult-classic roles made him a pop culture icon.
Background
Tim Curry was a British actor known for his flamboyant and villainous roles, most notably Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 cult film 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show.' He also appeared in 'Clue,' 'It,' and 'Home Alone 2.' Curry suffered a major stroke in 2012, which left him in a wheelchair and affected his speech, but he continued to work as a voice actor until his death.
How it unfolded
- 2011Curry dropped out of a production of 'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead' due to illness.
- 2012Curry suffered a major stroke, which left him partially paralyzed and using a wheelchair.
- 2015Curry accepted a lifetime achievement award from the Actors Fund, appearing in a wheelchair.
- 2024Curry played a plague doctor-masked man in a wheelchair in the film 'Stream.'
- Aug 26, 2026Curry died at his home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, at age 80. His manager confirmed the death; cause was not immediately disclosed.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- His longtime manager Marcia Hurwitz confirmed he died peacefully at his home in Toluca Lake.
Still unverified
Cause of death was not immediately available; some sources say he died Tuesday, others Wednesday, with police responding to a death investigation late Tuesday night.