Tim Curry’s 5 Best Musical Moments, From ‘Rocky Horror’ to ‘Muppet Treasure Island’

The legendary performer died at the age of 80 on Aug. 25. 8/26/2026 Patricia Quinn, Tim Curry, and Nell Campbell in "Rocky Horror Picture Show," 1975. Courtesy Everett Collection The world lost one of its most versatile, captivating performers when Tim Curry died on Wednesday (Aug. 25). The English singer-actor passed away at the age of 80 in his Los Angeles home, about 14 years after he suffered a major stroke that resulted in his use of a wheelchair for the rest of his life. His longtime manager, Marcia Hurwitz, confirmed the news to Billboard in a statement praising his “curious, expansive mind and generous, gentle heart, both of which remained open and filled with anticipation until his final breath.” But while Curry is no longer with us, fans will always have his illustrious resumé of