Hollywood veteran Tim Curry, known for iconic roles in 'Rocky Horror' and 'IT,' dead at 80

Tim Curry, the Hollywood actor best known for his portrayal of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in 1975's "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has died.

He was aged 80.

TMZ was the first to report the news on Wednesday, August 26, while Variety also confirmed his death.

Curry died at his home in Los Angeles, according to his longtime manager and friend, Marcia Hurwitz.
Curry suffered a stroke in 2012 that put him in a wheelchair for the rest of his life. His cause of death was not yet released.

Curry is also known for other iconic roles, including Pennywise the Clown in Stephen King's "IT" from 1990.

May his soul rest in peace.

by Linda Ikeji at 26/08/2026 6:38 PM | Share this Story