Tim Curry, acclaimed British actor, dies at 80

British actor and voice artist Tim Curry has died at the age of 80 at his residence in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles. His representative, Marcia Hurwitz, confirmed the passing, noting that he died peacefully at home. The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a call regarding the death of an 80-year-old male in North Hollywood on the night of August 25, finding no suspicious circumstances.

Curry enjoyed a prolific and versatile career spanning theater, film, television, and animation. He was widely recognized for iconic roles, including Dr. Frank-N-Furter in ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’, Pennywise in the ‘It’ miniseries, and Wadsworth in the film ‘Clue’. His work was noted for its ability to transition between comedy and horror, as well as musical and dramatic genres.