Obituary: Tim Curry, who found cult stardom in ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ dies at 80

“I play glorious misfits,” the actor said about his many cult classic roles

The late actor originated the role of that “sweet transvestite" Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 cult-classic musical film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and the 1973 London theater production.

Richard O’Brien has paid a deeply personal tribute to Tim Curry, as his son Linus recalled the chance meeting that led to one of the most famous performances in cult film history.

Curry, a three-time Tony nominee, was best known for his portrayal of Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic musical.

Tim Curry, the actor who turned an iconic performance into a decades-long career, has died. Known for his flamboyant characters, he was a gifted performer on stage and screen. NBC News’ Chloe Melas looks back at his storied career.

Catastrophic flooding, Tim Curry’s iconic career, health beyond BMI: Catch up on the day’s stories  CNN

His performance as Frank-N-Furter, the cross-dressing mad scientist of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” was ahead of its time.

Tim Curry died aged 80 after years of health challenges following a 2012 stroke.

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

In 2012, Curry suffered a serious stroke, from which, he said last year, “I’ve been recovering for quite a long time.”

Broadway’s hit Tony-nominated revival of The Rocky Horror Show is remembering the man who first strapped himself into the high heels, garter-supported fishnets and skin-tight bodice of Dr. Frank-N-Furter way back when: Tim Curry. In a post on the production’s Instagram page, the show writes, alongside a photo of Curry

The British actor known for scene-stealing roles in cult classics and blockbusters like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "Home Alone 2" has died.

Curry died on Tuesday evening in his home in Los Angeles, his manager and friend confirmed.

English actor Tim Curry, best known for playing the outlandish Frank-N-Furter in film musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at the age of 80.

The British actor took on numerous roles in both theater and film, including 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York' and 'Clue.' He passed away at his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

The British actor took on numerous roles in both theater and film, including 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York' and 'Clue.' He passed away at his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

Curry's best-known role was Dr. Frank N. Furter, which came in his debut film, the outrageous, crowd-pleasing horror-comedy-musical 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' co-starring Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick

Tim Curry, a character actor who created a gallery of delicious, very loony villains for stage and screen, including Dr. Frank-N-Furter in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” has died. He was 80.

The Clinton Street Theater screens the film weekly and is one of the longest-running venues in the world.

English actor Tim Curry, best known for playing the outlandish Frank-N-Furter in film musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at the age of 80.

Tim Curry, the baritone-voiced British actor who pranced to movie fame as a singing, lingerie-clad “sweet transvestite” in the 1975 ⁠cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at ⁠the age of 80, his manager said on Wednesday. A cause of ⁠death was not immediately given, but Curry had been in ill health for so

The actor, whose role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter helped launch a film cult classic, was known for playing flamboyant comic villains in movies and theater.

Tim Curry's screen credits included starring as Pennywise in the 1990 miniseries version of 'It,' Roger Corwin in the 2000 film reboot of 'Charlie's Angels' and more.

Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, dies aged 80  The Times

British actor Tim Curry's cause of death was not immediately disclosed.

The prolific British stage, screen and voice actor was best known for his starring roles in the cult ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’, ‘Clue’, ‘It’ and ‘Muppet Treasure Island’.

Curry appeared in numerous movies, often as a hammy villain, was nominated three times for a Tony Award for Broadway roles, and performed voice work in many animated films and TV shows.

The gender-bending role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter put Curry on the map in 1975. He then went on to play a number of villainous roles like Gomez Addams, Pennywise and Bill Sikes, but also Mozart and William Shakespeare.

British actor Tim Curry -- the unforgettable star of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," "It" and "Annie" -- died Tuesday in his LA home.

British actor Tim Curry, best known for his iconic performances as Dr Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Pennywise the Clown in Stephen King's It, has died at the age of 80, according to US reports

Tim Curry addressed his private love life in his 2025 memoir “Vagabond,” saying his romantic and sexual relationships were not for public consumption.

Legendary actor Tim Curry, who became a household name with his role as the iconic Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), died on Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 80 years old. Local law enforcement reported to multiple outlets that police responded to a call for service on August 25 at 11:20…

Tim Curry, the British actor who portrayed Dr. Frank-N-Furter in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," died Tuesday at 80 after years of stroke recovery.

"I like playing the more curious corners of the human mind and human behavior, partly because they're a tad more interesting," Curry told The Associated Press in 1993.

Curry was renowned for his portrayals of Dr Frank N. Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Pennywise the Clown in the 1990s film adaption of the Stephen King thriller It.

Tim Curry, the quirky British actor known for playing eccentric roles like the flamboyant alien mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, died on Wednesday at his Los Angeles home.

The death has been announced of the British actor Tim Curry, best known for his starring role in the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He was 80.

Tim Curry, a character actor who created a gallery of delicious, very loony villains for stage and screen, including Dr. Frank-N-Furter in ''The Rocky Horror Picture Show,'' has died. He was 80.

The Cheshire-born actor, known for playing transvestite alien scientist Dr Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 musical film, died at his Los Angeles home.

The Cheshire-born actor, known for playing transvestite alien scientist Dr Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 musical film, died at his Los Angeles home.

Tim Curry, a character actor who created a gallery of delicious, very loony villains for stage and screen, including Dr. Frank-N-Furter in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” has died. He was 80. Curry, who suffered a stroke in 2012 that put him in a wheelchair, died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles, according to his

Tim Curry, iconic character actor and ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ star, dies at 80  AP News

The British actor, who appeared in films such as ‘Muppet Treasure Island’ and was the first actor to play Pennywise in an adaptation of ‘It,’ suffered a stroke in 2012 and afterward withdrew from public life

The British actor, who appeared in films such as ‘Muppet Treasure Island’ and was the first actor to play Pennywise in an adaptation of ‘It,’ suffered a stroke in 2012 and afterward withdrew from public life

Tim Curry, iconic character actor and ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ star, dies at 80  Toronto Star

Rocky Horror Picture Show star Tim Curry passes away at 80: TMZ  Dawn

He often appeared in movies as a hammy villain and was nominated three times for a Tony Award for Broadway roles

Tim Curry, star of cult favorite "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," played the evil clown in "IT," and star of "Home Alone 2" has passed away at the age of 80.

Aug 26 - Tim Curry, the baritone-voiced British actor who pranced to movie fame as a singing, lingerie-clad \"sweet transvestite\" in the 1975 cult classic \"The Rocky Horror Picture Show,\" has died at the age of 80, Variety and other outlets reported.

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Tim Curry, a beloved character actor known for his iconic role in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” has died at 80

Tim Curry, actor famed for 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' dead at 80  Reuters

Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."

The actor died on Tuesday, Aug. 25, with the outlet further reporting that “there is no foul play suspected in the case.”

The actor, who starred in films and TV, including portraying Stephen King's murderous clown Pennywise, died Tuesday night

The iconic actor passed away on Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles

Tim Curry famously played Pennywise the clown in the 1990 TV adaptation of Stephen King’s It.

British actor Tim Curry, best known for his roles in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and It, has died at the age of 80, according to US reports

Tim Curry, the British actor whose long career included a cult role in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has died, multiple news outlets report. He was 80 years old.

The acting icon also starred in The Hunt For Red October, Clue and Scary Movie 2

Tim Curry, 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' star, dies at 80  USA Today

Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Show, Home Alone 2 and many other films has died at the age of 80

Tim Curry cause of death: “It” and “Rocky Horror Picture Show” actor dies at 80  MARCA

The prolific actor had reportedly been suffering from serious health issues for over a decade.

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 re

Actor Tim Curry, Known For 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' Dead At 80  HuffPost

The star, best known for playing Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, died at his home in Los Angeles last night.

Veteran actor Tim Curry has died at the age of 80. The Rocky Horror star passed away at his home in Los Angeles, according to reports from the American news outlet TMZ. Sources told TMZ that Curry died late on Tuesday night. Law enforcement sources said police attended his home at 11.23pm, and no foul play was suspecte

Home Alone and Rocky Horror Picture Show star Tim Curry dies aged 80 as tributes pour in for legendary British actor  GB News

A prolific performer across stage, screen and TV, the actor starred in Legend, Clue and It, but will always be associated with the flamboyantly camp rock’n’roll musical in which he made his breakthrough Tim Curry, the versatile performer of screen and stage, who made his name as the flamboyant Dr Frank-N-Furter in The

The star is best known for playing Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult film

Tim Curry, best known from his role of Dr Frank-N-Furter in cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at the age of 80. The actor had reportedly been going through a number of health issues over the past decade, according to TMZ. He died late on Tuesday night (25 August), with law enforcement…

Tim Curry, who soared to fame in the ‘70s as the flamboyant star of the campy horror movie stage spoof “The Rocky Horror Show” and its screen version “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” died on Tuesday in Los Angeles, Variety has confirmed. He was 80. A cause of death was not immediately available, though Curry…

Legendary Home Alone and Rocky Horror Show actor Tim Curry has died at the age of 80 at his home in Los Angeles

Rocky Horror legend Tim Curry has died aged 80, with the iconic actor passing away at his Los Angeles home after years of serious health problems

Emmy Award-winning actor Tim Curry has died at the age of 80.

Rocky Horror Show actor Tim Curry dies aged 80  lbc.co.uk

Tragedy as Home Alone and Rocky Horror star Tim Curry dies aged 80

Tim Curry, iconic Rocky Horror and It star, dies at 80 at his Los Angeles home; no foul play suspected. Follow for the latest.

Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at the age of 80.

The three-time Tony nominee terrified audiences in Stephen King's 'It' and was a prolific voice actor as well.

Legendary actor Tim Curry died late Tuesday night after suffering from several health issues over the last decade. He was 80 years old. Entertainment site TMZ reported that Curry passed away at his Los Angeles home. Police arrived on the scene just before midnight. The outlet also reported that foul play is not suspect