Tim Curry, star of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ and ‘It,’ dies at 80

Key Points:

• Tim Curry, renowned for his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in "Rocky Horror Picture Show," died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles at age 80, according to his manager Marcia Hurwitz; the cause of death has not been disclosed.
• Curry was celebrated for iconic roles including Wadsworth in "Clue," Pennywise in the 1990 TV movie "It," Rooster Hannigan in "Annie," and Long John Silver in "Muppet Treasure Island," with many co-stars and colleagues expressing condolences on social media.
• Despite suffering a massive stroke in 2012 that left him partially paralyzed, Curry maintained a prolific career spanning over five decades, earning three Tony nominations and a Daytime Emmy for voice acting.
• He began his career on stage in London before moving to film and television in Los Angeles, and published his memoir "Vagabond" in 2023 to mark the 50th anniversary of "Rocky Horror Picture Show."
• Curry is survived by his nieces, nephews, and great nieces; he was remembered by peers for his unique talent, charm, and influence on stage and screen.