Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, dies at age 80
British actor Tim Curry, best known for his iconic role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has passed away at age 80. He died at his home in Los Angeles following a long period of health struggles related to a stroke.
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Curry was a significant cultural figure whose performance in a cult classic musical left a lasting impact on film and theater history.
Curry, a three-time Tony nominee, was best known for his portrayal of Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic musical.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Tim Curry suffered a stroke in recent years [File: Chip East/Reuters] By Adam Hancock , AFP and Reuters Published On 27 Aug 2026 27 Aug 2026 Tim Curry, the British actor best known for his star turn as Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at age 80.
Curry, who had struggled with his health for more than a decade after a debilitating stroke, died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles, California, according to a statement released by his longtime manager, Marcia Hurwitz, on Wednesday. No cause of death was disclosed.
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