Actor Tim Curry, star of 'Rocky Horror' and 'Clue,' dies at 80
Tim Curry, the versatile actor known for roles in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' 'Annie,' 'Legend,' 'Clue,' 'Muppet Treasure Island,' 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars,' and the 'It' miniseries, has died at age 80. His decades-long career spanned film, television, animation and stage, making him a recognizable presence across generations of audiences.
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Curry's career bridged cult classics and mainstream family entertainment, giving him a rare cross-generational fan base that few actors achieve. His death marks the loss of a performer whose flexibility across genres—from horror-comedy to children's films to voice acting—helped shape decades of pop culture touchstones.
- Tim Curry has died at age 80.
- He was known for iconic roles in 'Rocky Horror,' 'Clue,' 'Annie' and 'It.'
- His career spanned film, television, and voice acting across multiple decades.
Clue (1985) Blu-ray — Tim Curry's Wadsworth is one of the great comedic performances ever put on film, and Clue is the perfect way to celebrate his range beyond Rocky Horror. The Blu-ray lets you watch all the alternate endings back-to-back, which is exactly how this movie deserves to be enjoyed.
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Published there as: “RIP to the Iconic and Delightful Tim Curry”
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