Death of Tim Curry
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Luke Evans says Tim Curry was 'really struggling' before his death
Luke Evans portrayed Dr. Frank-N-Furter on Broadway.
Luke Evans shared his letter to Tim Curry on Instagram on Aug. 26.
Tim Curry died on Aug. 25 from coronary artery disease.
“What was very strange was the day that he did die, the news—of all the incredible things he did, and he did many incredible, iconic roles—it always started with the same person: Frank-N-Furter,”
Tim Curry's cause of death revealed
Tim Curry had a major stroke in 2012 that left him using a wheelchair.
Tim Curry originated the role of Frank-N-Furter in the original 1973 London stage production.
Tim Curry had a history of stroke and kidney cancer listed as conditions that contributed to his death.
Tim Curry dies; Wild Thornberrys co-stars pay tribute
The Wild Thornberrys ran for five seasons from 1998 to 2004.
Tim Curry died at age 80.
Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers voiced Donnie on The Wild Thornberrys.
“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 played a butler in the film Clue.
Tim Curry had used a wheelchair since suffering a major stroke in 2012.
Tim Curry first played the role of Dr Frank-N-Furter on stage before the movie adaptation.
Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, dies at 80
Tim Curry performed as a Soviet medical officer in the film The Hunt for Red October, based on the Cold War-era novel by Tom Clancy.
Tim Curry had struggled with his health for more than a decade after a debilitating stroke.
Tim Curry returned to the big screen in 2024, appearing in the horror film Stream.
“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.”
The Guardian feature on Tim Curry's career
Tim Curry played Dr Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
In 1990, Tim Curry played Pennywise in a TV miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's novel It.
Tim Curry played the Lord of Darkness in Ridley Scott's film Legend.
Tributes paid to actor Tim Curry following his death
Jennifer Tilly co-starred with Tim Curry in the 2005 comedy Bailey's Billion$.
Tim Curry's death was announced a day after country music icon Dolly Parton died at the age of 80.
Carol Burnett starred alongside Tim Curry in the 1982 film Annie.
“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.”
Tim Curry dies at 80
Curry won a Daytime Emmy for voicing Captain Hook on the Fox animated series "Peter Pan and the Pirates."
Los Angeles police completed a death investigation report for an 80-year-old man at a home in Los Angeles but did not identify the body as Curry's.
Curry earned three Tony nominations throughout his career.
“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 became a New York Times bestselling author in 2025 with the release of "Vagabond: A Memoir."
The Los Angeles Police Department responded to Tim Curry's home for a death investigation and found nothing suspicious.
“It's neither a blessing nor a curse. I was lucky to get it,”