GoKawiilActor Tim Curry, star of Rocky Horror and Clue, dies at 80
Tim Curry passed away peacefully at his Los Angeles home, his manager Marcia Hurwitz confirmed. The versatile performer, best known for Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Pennywise in It, had lived with health complications since a 2012 stroke left him wheelchair-bound. No official cause of death was disclosed.
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Curry's death marks the loss of one of pop culture's most chameleonic performers, whose work spanned horror, comedy, drama and voice acting across five decades. His influence persists in enduring cult classics and characters that shaped multiple generations of film and stage fans, prompting widespread tributes and retrospectives of his career.
- Tim Curry died at 80 at his home in Los Angeles.
- He had health issues since a 2012 stroke that left him wheelchair-bound.
- He was famed for roles in Rocky Horror, It, and Clue.
Clue (1985) Blu-ray — Tim Curry's Wadsworth is the beating heart of Clue, and his frantic butler monologue is one of the great comedic set pieces in movie history. Owning it on Blu-ray means you can revisit all the alternate endings whenever you want a Curry fix. It's the perfect way to toast a career full of unforgettable performances.
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