{"id":77468,"date":"2026-08-26T21:15:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T01:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=77468"},"modified":"2026-08-26T21:16:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T01:16:05","slug":"tim-curry-iconic-rocky-horror-and-it-actor-dies-at-80","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2026\/08\/26\/tim-curry-iconic-rocky-horror-and-it-actor-dies-at-80\/","title":{"rendered":"Tim Curry, Iconic Rocky Horror and IT Actor, Dies at 80"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The legendary actor, singer, and stage performer Tim Curry passed away at his home in Los Angeles at age 80.<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

His manager, Marcia Hurwitz, confirmed that he died peacefully on August 25, 2026. While a specific cause of death was not immediately disclosed, Curry had experienced ongoing health challenges following a severe stroke in 2012.<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n

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Key Career Milestones<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Dr. Frank-N-Furter:<\/strong> Originated the iconic role in the 1973 London stage production of The Rocky Horror Show<\/em> and reprised it in the 1975 film adaptation The Rocky Horror Picture Show<\/em>, cementing his status as a cult cinema icon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Dr. Frank-N-Furter<\/strong>:<\/strong> Terrified a generation of viewers as the shape-shifting entity in the 1990 TV miniseries adaptation of Stephen King’s It<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Fan-Favorite Film Roles:<\/strong> Delivered memorable performances in beloved hits, including Clue<\/em> (as Wadsworth the Butler), Annie<\/em> (as Rooster Hannigan), Home Alone 2: Lost in New York<\/em>, The Hunt for Red October<\/em>, Legend<\/em>, and Muppet Treasure Island<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Stage & Voice Work:<\/strong> Earned three Tony Award nominations (including for Amadeus<\/em> and Spamalot<\/em>) and won a Daytime Emmy for his expansive voice acting career in projects like Peter Pan & the Pirates<\/em> and Star Wars: The Clone Wars<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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