'Rocky Horror' icon Tim Curry's cause of death revealed
This report confirms the death of actor Tim Curry at age 80 due to coronary artery disease. It details his career highlights and notes that he had been living with the effects of a 2013 stroke.
Why it matters
Provides closure and biographical context for a widely recognized actor following his recent passing.
"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" star Tim Curry died at 80 last week reportedly of coronary artery disease. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times) The official cause of death for Tim Curry, the versatile actor who was beloved for his work in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "It," has come to light.
Curry died at 80 last week of coronary artery disease, People reported, citing a document from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The document also reportedly listed the actor's history of stroke and kidney cancer as "other significant conditions" that contributed to his death. A representative for the actor did not immediately respond Wednesday to a request for confirmation.
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