Tim Curry, star of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ and ‘It,’ dies at 80 - NBC News
Renowned actor Tim Curry, famous for his roles in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show', 'Clue', and 'It', has died at age 80. Colleagues and friends have shared tributes honoring his long and versatile career.
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Curry was a significant cultural figure whose work in cult cinema and theater left a lasting impact on pop culture.
Actor Tim Curry, best known for his memorable role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” is dead, according to his longtime manager and friend Marcia Hurwitz. Curry’s representatives said in a statement that he died peacefully at his home in the Toluca Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles on Tuesday. Los Angeles police said a death investigation report was completed late Tuesday for an 80-year-old man at a home in Los Angeles, though they did not identify the body as Curry’s. A cause of death has not yet been publicly revealed. He was 80 years old. While Curry cemented himself as a fan favorite for his portrayal of Dr.
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