Rocky Horror Picture Show star Tim Curry dies aged 80

NewsUK & WorldCelebritiesActor Tim Curry's career spanned more than 50 years.16:54, 26 Aug 2026Tributes have been paid to actor Tim Curry who has died at the age of 80. Best known for playing Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Curry had been plagued with a number of health issues in recent years and passed away at his home in Los Angeles.‌Born in Cheshire, Curry began his career in London in the 1960s and found his first break in Hollywood in The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 1975.‌He took on a number of film and TV roles throughout his career and starred alongside Macaulay Culkin as the pesky consierge in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.‌We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.For the latest news and bre