Tim Curry, iconic character actor and 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' star, dies at 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” and the smug concierge in “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York,” 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 longtime manager and…
Tim Curry, the renowned character actor known for his eccentric and loony villain roles in film and theater, has passed away at the age of 80. Curry, who suffered a stroke in 2012 that left him wheelchair-bound, died on Wednesday at his residence in Los Angeles, as per his longtime manager and friend Marcia Hurwitz. No specific cause of death was mentioned.
Curry was renowned for his distinctive humor, smooth skin, and talent with voices. He received three Tony Award nominations - for "Spamalot," "My Favorite Year," and "Amadeus" - and an Emmy nomination in 1994. In 1993, Curry shared with The Associated Press, "I enjoy exploring the more intriguing aspects of human nature and behavior, partly because they're a bit more captivating."
Curry gained prominence with his portrayal of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, the transvestite count in the 1973 London production of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," later moving to Broadway and starring in the 1975 cult classic film.
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