Actor Tim Curry dies at 80
Fox News’ William La Jeunesse seems to be again on the life and profession of actor Tim Curry, recognized for memorable roles in ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ ‘Clue,’ ‘It’ and extra.
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Tim Curry’s cause of death has been revealed.
According to paperwork from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, obtained by Fox News Digital, Curry died at age 80 on Aug. 25 from coronary artery disease. The division of public well being additionally listed Curry’s historical past of stroke and kidney most cancers as different circumstances that contributed to his death.
The doc clarified that Curry by no means underwent surgical procedure for a stroke, kidney most cancers or coronary artery illness.
Tim Curry’s cause of death was revealed every week after he died at 80.
Curry’s death was confirmed by his writer, Jimmy Franco, senior director of publicity at Grand Central Publishing. “Yes, it is true and very sad indeed.” Franco added that he didn’t have a press release to share right now.
TIM CURRY, ‘THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW’ ACTOR, DEAD AT 80
The LAPD confirmed to Fox News Digital that officers responded at roughly 11:20 p.m. Tuesday for a death investigation involving a male described as being in his 80s at residence. No foul play is suspected.
Tim Curry performs in a scene in 1975’s “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” (Getty Images)
Curry turned a pop-culture icon after starring as Frank-N-Furter within the 1975 movie “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” having originated the position within the unique 1973 London stage manufacturing earlier than taking it to Broadway and the large display.
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The cult basic, which additionally starred Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick and Meat Loaf, turned recognized for midnight screenings, viewers participation and songs together with “The Time Warp.”
Tim Curry in 2025. (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Curry additionally was recognized for enjoying Pennywise within the 1990 miniseries “It,” Wadsworth in “Clue,” the concierge in “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” and the villainous Cardinal Richelieu in “The Three Musketeers.”
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His profession spanned theater, movie and tv. Curry earned three Tony Award nominations for “My Favorite Year,” “Amadeus” and “Spamalot.” He gained a Daytime Emmy Award, and in addition obtained a Primetime Emmy nomination.
Tim Curry on the Tony Awards in 2005. (Robin Platzer/FilmMagic/Getty Images)
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The British actor had a major stroke in 2012 that left him utilizing a wheelchair. He continued working in voice appearing and returned to live-action movie in 2024 with “Stream.”
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Fox News Digital’s Stephanie Giang-Paunon contributed to this report.