Tim Curry, Star of 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' and 'It', Dies at 80

Tim Curry, the renowned English actor celebrated for his portrayal of Frank-N-Furter in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' and Pennywise in the 1990 miniseries 'It', passed away at the age of 80, as reported by Il Post on August 26, 2026. After enduring a significant stroke in 2012, his public appearances became limited. Over a career spanning more than fifty years, Curry emerged as a multifaceted supporting actor, with his most memorable character being Frank-N-Furter, an eccentric alien scientist introduced in the 1973 stage show and the 1975 film. He also played Pennywise in Stephen King's 'It' and had notable roles as Dr. Petrov in 'The Hunt for Red October' and the butler in 'Clue'. His final film was 'Stream' (2024).