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  "id": 3545737,
  "title": "Tim Curry, 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' and 'Clue' actor, dies at 80",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/tim-curry-rocky-horror-picture-show-and-clue-actor-dies-at-80",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T16:51:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News (US)",
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    "url": "https://abcnews.com/GMA/Culture/tim-curry-rocky-horror-picture-show-clue-actor/story?id=106455175"
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  "summary": "Tim Curry, the British actor renowned for his roles in cult classics such as \"The Rocky Horror Picture Show\" and \"Clue,\" has died at the age of 80. Curry's death was confirmed by his publisher at Grand Central, who declined to provide further details. The Los Angeles Police Department responded to Curry's home overnight for a death investigation, concluding that the cause of death was not suspicious. Curry had suffered a stroke in 2012, which left him primarily using a wheelchair and limiting his work to voice acting and guest appearances at fan events. Born in Cheshire, England, Curry began his career on the London stage in the 1970s and later transitioned to Broadway, earning a Tony nomination for his performance in \"Amadeus.\" Curry is best remembered for his portrayal of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in \"The Rocky Horror Picture Show,\" a role that originated on the West End stage in the early 1970s and later became iconic in the 1975 film adaptation.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Tim Curry, Outlandish Star of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ Dies at 80",
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        "published": "2026-08-26T15:30:54.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Sky News",
        "title": "Actor Tim Curry, who starred in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/actor-tim-curry-who-starred-in-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-has-died",
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        "title": "Tim Curry, Rocky Horror Picture Show Star, Dead At 80",
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        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "Tim Curry, ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Star, Dies at 80",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/tim-curry-rocky-horror-picture-show-star-dies-at-80",
        "published": "2026-08-26T15:40:25.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Tim Curry Dies: ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Actor Was 80",
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        "published": "2026-08-26T15:45:29.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Tim Curry cause of death: What happened to the ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ actor? Details",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/tim-curry-cause-of-death-what-happened-to-the-the-rocky-horror",
        "published": "2026-08-26T15:49:59.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Rolling Stone",
        "title": "Tim Curry, ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ ‘Clue,’ and ‘It’ Star, Dead at 80",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/tim-curry-rocky-horror-picture-show-clue-and-it-star-dead-at-80",
        "published": "2026-08-26T16:05:55.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Tim Curry, iconic character actor and ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ star, dies at 80",
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        "published": "2026-08-26T16:16:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NYT Arts",
        "title": "Tim Curry, Star of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ Dies at 80",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/tim-curry-star-of-rocky-horror-picture-show-dies-at-80",
        "published": "2026-08-26T16:26:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "Tim Curry, iconic character actor and star of 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' dies at 80",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/tim-curry-iconic-character-actor-and-star-of-rocky-horror-picture",
        "published": "2026-08-26T16:31:37.000Z"
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