Tim Curry, Star of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show', Dies at 80
Tim Curry, renowned for portraying Dr. Frank-N-Furter in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show', passed away at the age of 80 on August 25 at his residence in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, as confirmed by his manager, Marcia Hurwitz. Born in 1946 in Warrington, England, Curry had been reliant on a wheelchair following a stroke in 2012. Over his impressive sixty-year career, he took on various roles, including Pennywise in Stephen King's 'It' and King Arthur in 'Spamalot'. Colleagues such as Susan Sarandon, Nell Campbell, Luke Evans, Richard O'Brien, Carol Burnett, and Rob Schneider paid tribute to his remarkable talent. The official Broadway account for 'Rocky Horror' celebrated his fearless legacy and inspirational influence.
Key facts
- Tim Curry died at age 80 on August 25 at his home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles.
- He was best known for playing Dr. Frank-N-Furter in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'.
- Curry had used a wheelchair since a major stroke in 2012.
- He was born in Warrington, England, in 1946.
- Susan Sarandon, his co-star, praised his heart and called him 'a funny, sexy, original'.
- Richard O'Brien, co-writer of the musical, called him 'a good egg and class act'.
- Curry played Pennywise in the 1990 TV version of Stephen King's 'It'.
- He was an honorary Muppet for his role in 'Muppet Treasure Island'.
Entities
Artists
- Tim Curry
- Susan Sarandon
- Nell Campbell
- Luke Evans
- Richard O'Brien
- Carol Burnett
- Rob Schneider
- Michael McKean
- Christopher Lloyd
- Lesley Ann Warren
- Marcia Hurwitz
- Barry Bostwick
- Stephen King
- Tom Cruise
Institutions
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show
- BBC
- Entertainment Weekly
- The Muppets
- Grand Central Publishing
- Los Angeles Police Department
- People magazine
Locations
- Warrington
- England
- Los Angeles
- Toluca Lake
- United States
- London
- Royal Court
- United Kingdom