Variety- Tim Curry, the English actor known for 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' and 'Clue,' has died at age 80.
- Curry's longtime manager, Marcia Hurwitz, confirmed to *Variety* that Curry died peacefully at his Toluca Lake home.
- Police responded to a death investigation for a male in his 80s at an address in North Hollywood at 11:20pm Tuesday night.
- The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed that emergency personnel attended a medical event at the same address Tuesday night at 10:42pm for an adult male who was pronounced dead.
- A cause was not immediately available, though Curry had suffered from several health issues since having a severe stroke in 2012.
- Tim Curry was born on April 19, 1946, in Grappenhall, England.
- He originated the role of Frank N. Furter in the stage production of 'The Rocky Horror Show' in London.
- Curry starred in the 1975 film 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show', which flopped initially but became a cult hit.
- He appeared in 'Clue' (1985) and the TV miniseries 'It' (1990).
- He suffered a severe stroke in 2012 and had health issues since.
Tim Curry, born April 19, 1946, in Grappenhall, England, became a cultural icon through his role as Dr. Frank N. Furter in the 1975 film 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'. His portrayal, which he described as a risk, turned into a cult classic after an initial flop.167
Curry's career began in 1968 with the musical 'Hair', and he later gained acclaim for his performances in 'Clue' and 'It'. His manager, Marcia Hurwitz, confirmed his passing at his home in Toluca Lake, California, after years of health issues following a severe stroke in 2012.2591011
Curry's unique voice and flamboyant style made him a standout performer. He once said, “I was hesitant in that, if it worked, it might be a difficult image to shake off. But really, I’ve often thought that it wasn’t worth doing unless you took a risk.” His work earned him a Tony nomination for 'Amadeus' and a Laurence Olivier Award nod for 'The Pirates of Penzance'.
Curry's legacy includes not just his film roles but also his music career, with three rock albums released in the late 1970s. He will be remembered as a beloved figure who brought joy and creativity to audiences worldwide.
“Curry had suffered from several health issues since a severe stroke in 2012, and police responded to a death investigation at his North Hollywood home Tuesday night. He originated the role of Frank N. Furter on stage in London before bringing it to the 1975 film that became a cult classic.”
