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Tim Curry, actor known for "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "It," dies at age 80
Updated on: August 26, 2026 / 9:36 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Tim Curry, known for "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "It," died at 80.
- He passed away peacefully at his home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles.
- Curry began his career in the 1968 production of "Hair" in London's West End.
- He received multiple Emmy, Grammy, and Tony awards.
- His iconic roles include Dr. Frank-N-Furter in "Rocky Horror" and Pennywise in "It."
- He also starred in films like "Annie," "Legend," "Clue," and the "Home Alone" sequel.
- Curry reflected on his "Rocky Horror" role, stating it gave teenagers "permission to be different."
- He suffered a stroke in 2012, which left him partially paralyzed.
- Curry was promoting a memoir titled "Vagabond" at the time of his death.