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  "id": 3654488,
  "title": "Rocky Horror star Tim Curry dies at 80",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/rocky-horror-star-tim-curry-dies-at-80",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T03:00:30.000Z",
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  "account": "English actor Tim Curry, best known for his portrayal of Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has passed away at the age of 80. Curry first played the role on stage before the film adaptation was released in 1975, which has since become a cult classic. In addition to his work in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Curry also starred as Pennywise the Clown in the 1990 TV version of Stephen King's It and as Long John Silver in Muppet Treasure Island (1996). Other notable film roles include Annie, The Hunt for Red October, Home Alone 2, and Scary Movie 2. On Broadway, Curry received multiple Tony Award nominations for his performances in Amadeus, My Favorite Year, and Spamalot. Curry's career spanned five decades, during which he showcased a wide range of dynamic characters across various genres, from comedy and horror to drama and music. Despite a debilitating stroke in 2012, Curry continued to work, focusing on voice acting and appearing at film conventions. His legacy includes a bombastic performance in the 2008 video game Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3, which became a popular meme online. Among his fans and colleagues, Curry was widely praised for his fearless performances and his ability to bring a unique flair to every role.",
  "summary": "English actor Tim Curry, best known for playing the outlandish Frank-N-Furter in film musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at the age of 80. Curry first played the role on stage before the film version, which was released in 1975 and has remained a cult favourite. The actor also played fearsome clown Pennywise [...] The post Rocky Horror star Tim Curry dies at 80 appeared first on…",
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        "title": "Rocky Horror star Tim Curry dies at 80",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/rocky-horror-star-tim-curry-dies-at-80",
        "published": "2026-08-26T15:57:06.000Z"
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        "title": "‘Rocky Horror’ star Tim Curry dies at 80",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/rocky-horror-star-tim-curry-dies-at-80-3556570",
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        "title": "Rocky Horror star Tim Curry dies at 80",
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        "published": "2026-08-26T17:31:27.000Z"
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        "title": "Tim Curry, star of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' and 'It', dies at 80",
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        "published": "2026-08-26T18:09:12.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Chiang Rai Times",
        "title": "Tim Curry, Legendary “Rocky Horror” Star, Dies at 80",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/tim-curry-legendary-rocky-horror-star-dies-at-80",
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