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Tim Curry's Cause of Death Revealed
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Key Points:
- Tim Curry, known for his iconic role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, died from coronary artery disease at age 80, according to Los Angeles County Department of Public Health documents.
- Other significant health issues contributing to his death included a history of stroke and kidney cancer, though these were not the primary causes.
- Curry had not undergone surgeries for his coronary artery disease, kidney cancer, or stroke prior to his death on August 25 in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles.
- The actor had been in fragile health since a major stroke in 2012 and was a three-time Tony Award nominee with a diverse career spanning film, television, and theater.
- Beyond Rocky Horror, Curry appeared in notable productions such as Stephen Frears’ Three Men in a Boat, the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Travesties, and the UK series The Life & Times of William Shakespeare.
