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

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• [● 6 SOURCES] Tim Curry was 80 years old at the time of his death.
• [● 4 SOURCES] He was known for his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
• [● 4 SOURCES] He played the clown Pennywise in the film It.
• [● 3 SOURCES] Curry suffered a major stroke in 2012.
• [● 3 SOURCES] He appeared in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York as Mr. Hector.
• [● 2 SOURCES] Police do not suspect any foul play regarding his death.
• [● 3 SOURCES] Tim Curry died on Tuesday evening, August 25, 2026, at his home in Los Angeles.
• [● 3 SOURCES] He had been facing serious health issues for more than a decade.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] He won an Emmy and received three Tony Award nominations during his career.
• [● 3 SOURCES] He suffered a serious stroke in 2012 that required brain surgery.
• [● 3 SOURCES] He released his memoirs titled 'Vagabond' last year.
• [● 3 SOURCES] He portrayed Pennywise in the 1990 television adaptation of 'It'.