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  "id": 3536761,
  "title": "Tim Curry, Iconic Star of Stage and Screen, Dies at 80",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/tim-curry-iconic-star-of-stage-and-screen-dies-at-80",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T15:45:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
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    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/tim-curry-dead-rocky-horror-picture-show-actor/"
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  "account": "Tim Curry, the celebrated actor whose stage and screen presence left an indelible mark on popular culture, has passed away at the age of 80, according to numerous news outlets. He succumbed to his passing on Tuesday, a fortnight after enduring a debilitating stroke; however, Curry continued to remain a familiar face in the public sphere.\n\nRenowned for his roles in \"The Rocky Horror Picture Show,\" \"Annie,\" \"Clue,\" and \"It,\" among others, Curry's career spanned various genres and mediums. He was bestowed with an Emmy Award and garnered several nominations for a Grammy, two Oliviers, and three Tonys. Curry also showcased his musical abilities through three studio albums and authored a memoir titled \"Vagabond\" in 2025.\n\nBorn on April 19, 1946, in Grappenhall, Cheshire, Curry embarked on his professional journey with a West End production of \"Hair\" in 1968. His subsequent performances included \"The Pirates of Penzance,\" \"Amadeus,\" \"My Favorite Year,\" and \"Spamalot.\" On the silver screen, Curry starred in films such as \"Legend,\" \"Home Alone 2: Lost in New York,\" \"The Three Musketeers,\" \"Muppet Treasure Island,\" \"Addams Family Reunion,\" \"Charlie's Angels,\" and \"Scary Movie 2.\" His distinctive voice lent itself to animated classics like \"Ferngully: The Last Rainforest\" and \"The Wild Thornberrys.\"\n\nTheWrap has contacted Curry's representatives for additional information.",
  "summary": "The legendary actor was known for \"The Rocky Horror Picture Show,\" \"Annie,\" \"Clue,\" \"It\" and many, many more The post Tim Curry, Iconic Star of Stage and Screen, Dies at 80 appeared first on TheWrap .",
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      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Actor Tim Curry dies at 80",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/actor-tim-curry-dies-at-80",
        "published": "2026-08-26T15:45:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Tim Curry, Rocky Horror Picture Show star, dies aged 80",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/tim-curry-rocky-horror-picture-show-star-dies-aged-80",
        "published": "2026-08-26T16:30:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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