Rocky Horror star Tim Curry's cause of death revealed
Actor Tim Curry, best known for his role in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at age 80. His death was attributed to coronary artery disease, compounded by a history of stroke and kidney cancer.
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Curry was a significant cultural figure whose performance in a cult classic film left a lasting impact on cinema and pop culture.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Nardine Saad Getty Images Tim Curry attends a 40th anniversary celebration for The Rocky Horror Picture Show in Los Angeles in 2015. British actor Tim Curry died of coronary artery disease, his spokesman has confirmed to the BBC.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show star died in his Los Angeles home on 25 August, aged 80.
In addition to the heart condition, Curry had a history of stroke and kidney cancer, which were significant conditions that contributed to his death, his spokesman said, citing a death certificate filed in Los Angeles County.
Stars of stage and screen paid tribute to the actor, who shot to fame as the lingerie-clad Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
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