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Tim Curry cause of death released
USA Today • • general
Key Points:
- Actor Tim Curry died at age 80 from coronary artery disease, with contributing factors including a history of stroke and kidney cancer, according to Los Angeles County health documents.
- Curry suffered a stroke in 2012 that affected his mobility and limited his ability to perform, but he continued acting, with his final credit being the 2024 horror film "Stream."
- Best known for iconic roles such as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and Pennywise in the 1990 adaptation of "It," Curry had a diverse career spanning comedy, horror, drama, and music over five decades.
- He earned multiple Tony nominations and won a Daytime Emmy Award for his voice work as Captain Hook, demonstrating his versatility across stage, screen, and animation.
- Curry's legacy is marked by his dynamic performances, generous spirit, and significant impact on pop culture, despite health challenges later in life.
