Tim Curry's cause of death revealed a week after 'Rocky Horror' star's death - wmur.com
Iconic actor Tim Curry, best known for his role in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' has died at age 80. His cause of death was confirmed as coronary artery disease, following a long history of health struggles including a 2012 stroke.
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Curry was a significant cultural figure whose work in film, television, and theater left a lasting impact on pop culture and multiple generations of fans.
Tim Curry's cause of death has been revealed. The iconic British actor died Aug. 25 of coronary artery disease, according to numerous reports. Those reports also note a history of stroke and kidney cancer, according to People, but were not listed as the underlying cause of death for the 80-year-old star. Curry, best known for playing Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 cult film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," had dealt with health issues for years, including a major stroke in 2012. Curry died at his home in Los Angeles, according to his longtime manager and friend Marcia Hurwitz.
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