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Actor Tim Curry has reportedly died at the age of 80. The British performer, best known for his iconic role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, died on Tuesday night at his home in Los Angeles, according to TMZ. His cause of death was not disclosed. Curry had faced health issues since suffering a major stroke in 2012. His career spanned decades, with standout roles including Pennywise in the TV adaptation of Stephen King's It, Long John Silver in Muppet Treasure Island, and the concierge in Home Alone 2: Lost In New York. He was also a prolific voice actor, notably as Sir Nigel Thornberry in The Wild Thornberrys, and received a Tony nomination for his work in Spamalot. In recent years, he returned to the Rocky Horror universe for a TV special and contributed to the documentary Strange Journey.
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Tim Curry, the British actor best known for his iconic role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has reportedly died at the age of 80.
According to TMZ, which first reported the news on Wednesday afternoon, Curry died on Tuesday night at his home in Los Angeles. His cause of death has not been disclosed.
Career Highlights
Curry's career spanned more than five decades, with standout roles including:
- Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the cult musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show, where he performed signature songs such as "Sweet Transvestite" and "I'm Going Home"
- Pennywise the clown in the television adaptation of Stephen King's It
- Long John Silver in Muppet Treasure Island
- The concierge in the festive family favorite Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
- Roles in the comedic whodunnit Clue (based on the board game Cluedo), the action film Charlie's Angels, and a short arc in the TV series Will & Grace as the on-screen brother of fellow Brit John Cleese
Stage and Voice Work
Curry began his acting career in the late 1960s, appearing in the stage musical Hair before being cast in the original theatrical production of The Rocky Horror Show, which was adapted for the screen in the 1970s.
In 2007, he was nominated for a Tony Award for his work in the Monty Python musical Spamalot. He was also a prolific voice actor, most famously portraying Sir Nigel Thornberry in The Wild Thornberrys.
Later Years
In recent years, Curry struggled with a number of health issues following a major stroke in 2012.
More recently, he returned to the Rocky Horror universe, playing The Criminologist in the TV special The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again, alongside Laverne Cox, Adam Lambert, and Christina Milian.
Last year, he contributed to the documentary Strange Journey, which explored the history of Rocky Horror, and reflected on his life story in the memoir Vagabond.
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