Rocky Horror star Tim Curry dies at 80

English actor Tim Curry, best recognized for his portrayal of the eccentric Frank-N-Furter in the film musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has passed away at the age of 80. Curry initially portrayed the character on stage prior to the release of the 1975 film adaptation, which has since become a beloved cult classic. In addition to his iconic role in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Curry also brought to life the terrifying clown Pennywise in the 1990 TV adaptation of Stephen King's It, as well as the character Long John Silver in the 1996 version of Muppet Treasure Island.

His filmography also includes notable performances in The Hunt for Red October and Home Alone 2, for which he was nominated for three Tony Awards on Broadway. Curry's manager notified CBS, the BBC's US news partner, of the actor's death. This breaking news story is currently being updated with additional details expected to be published soon. Readers can access the most recent information by refreshing the page.