{
  "id": 3737872,
  "title": "Tim Curry Passes Away At 80: From 'Rocky Horror' To 'It', A Career Of Iconic Characters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/tim-curry-passes-away-at-80-from-rocky-horror-to-it-a-career-of",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T12:37:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/tim-curry-passes-away-at-80-from-rocky-horror-to-it-a-career-of-iconic-characters"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Los Angeles: Actor Tim Curry, who brought iconic characters to the stage and screen, has passed away at 80. Curry is best known for his role as the flamboyant Dr. Frank-N-Furter in \"The Rocky Horror Picture Show\" and for his voice work in \"The IT\" miniseries. Curry suffered a stroke in 2012, which left him in a wheelchair. He earned three Tony nominations and a Primetime Emmy nod during his career, which spanned both stage and film. Curry's legacy includes his unforgettable portrayal of Frank-N-Furter, as well as his distinctive voice that became synonymous with certain characters. Friends and colleagues have expressed their deep sorrow over his loss, praising Curry's unique talents and memorable performances.",
  "summary": "Los Angeles: 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 Tuesday night at his home in Los Angeles, according to his…",
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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."
}