'Rocky Horror' star Tim Curry dies at 80
Renowned English actor Tim Curry, famous for his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show', has passed away at age 80. His career spanned decades, including iconic performances in 'It', 'The Hunt for Red October', and 'Home Alone 2'.
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Curry was a significant cultural figure whose work in cult cinema and theater left a lasting impact on global pop culture.
English actor Tim Curry, best known for playing the outlandish Frank-N-Furter in film musical ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’, has died at the age of 80.
Curry first played the role on stage before the film version, which was released in 1975 and has remained a cult favourite.
The actor also played fearsome clown Pennywise in the 1990 TV version of Stephen King’s ‘It’, and was Long John Silver in 1996’s ‘Muppet Treasure Island’.
His other films included ‘The Hunt for Red October’ and ‘Home Alone 2’, and he was nominated for three Tony Awards on Broadway.
Curry’s manager has confirmed the news of the actor’s death to CBS.
Born in Cheshire in 1946, Curry’s first acting job after university was in the original London production of groundbreaking rock musical ‘Hair’ in 1968.
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