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Tim Curry's Cause of Death Revealed
The Hollywood Reporter • • general
Key Points:
- Tim Curry, the actor known for iconic roles such as Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Pennywise in the 1990 miniseries It, died on August 25 at age 80.
- The cause of death was coronary artery disease, according to documents from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
- The documents also noted a history of stroke and kidney cancer as contributing factors, but neither was the primary cause of death.
- Curry suffered a major stroke in 2012, which required brain surgery and rehabilitation, including relearning how to speak and coping with facial paralysis.
- He was widely celebrated for his diverse roles in film and theater, including Clue, Monty Python’s Spamalot, Annie, Home Alone 2, and Legend.
