Death of Tim Curry
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Tim Curry's cause of death revealed
No foul play is suspected in Tim Curry's death.
Tim Curry originated the role of Frank-N-Furter in the original 1973 London stage production.
Tim Curry's cause of death was coronary artery disease.
Tim Curry dies; Wild Thornberrys co-stars pay tribute
Lacey Chabert paid tribute to Tim Curry on Instagram.
Lacey Chabert voiced Eliza Thornberry on The Wild Thornberrys.
Tim Curry suffered a major stroke in 2012.
“I was a kid who dressed in mom’s makeup and [lamé] dress and went to see Rocky Horror at the Tiffany theater on Sunset. I loved Tim Curry. We worked together later for a few years on The Wild Thornberrys and I was excited to hang out with him and cut up, the sincere and funny voices. He was kind, smart and funny as hell. God bless him; beautiful and cosmic journeys to you Tim.”
Tributes paid to Tim Curry
Tim Curry died at the age of 80.
Tim Curry was born in Warrington, England in 1946.
Tim Curry starred in the 1996 film Muppet Treasure Island.
The Guardian feature on Tim Curry's career
Tim Curry played the Lord of Darkness in Ridley Scott's film Legend.
In 1990, Tim Curry played Pennywise in a TV miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's novel It.
Tim Curry played Dr Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, dies at 80
Tim Curry never married and had no children.
Tim Curry was nominated for Tony Awards three times for Broadway roles.
Tim Curry won a Daytime Emmy Award in 1991 for his voice work on the animated series Peter Pan and the Pirates.
“I mean, I was hesitant in that, if it worked, it might be a difficult thing to shake off. But, really, I’ve always thought that [a part] wasn’t worth doing unless you took a risk.”
Tim Curry dies at 80
Curry's first Tony nomination came in 1980 for originating the title role in Peter Shaffer's "Amadeus."
Curry published his memoir, "Vagabond," the year before his death.
The Muppets' official social media page posted a tribute to Curry saying being part of Long John Silver's crew is one of their greatest treasures.
“We had such a wonderful time working together on ‘Annie.’ Nobody could play lovable villains better than he could. He was a dear friend. I was blessed to know him.”
Actor Tim Curry dies at 80
Tim Curry's 1979 single "I Do the Rock" charted on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Tim Curry has died at age 80.
"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" has the longest-running theatrical release in history.
“It's neither a blessing nor a curse. I was lucky to get it,”
Tributes paid to actor Tim Curry following his death
Carol Burnett starred alongside Tim Curry in the 1982 film Annie.
Jennifer Tilly co-starred with Tim Curry in the 2005 comedy Bailey's Billion$.
Tim Curry suffered a major stroke in 2012.
“We had such a wonderful time working together on ‘Annie.’ Nobody could play lovable villains better than he could. He was a dear friend. I was blessed to know him.”