British actor Tim Curry died of coronary artery disease, his spokesman has confirmed to the BBC.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show star died in his Los Angeles home on 25 August, aged 80.
In addition to the heart condition, Curry had a history of stroke and kidney cancer, which were significant conditions that contributed to his death, his spokesman said, citing a death certificate filed in Los Angeles County.
Stars of stage and screen paid tribute to the actor, who shot to fame as the lingerie-clad Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult 1975 film The Rocky Horror Show.
After having a near-fatal stroke in 2012, the actor used a wheelchair. He shifted his focus to voice acting exclusively, expressing gratitude that the stroke resulted in paralysis rather than taking away his ability to speak.

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Less than a day after the passing of legendary country music icon and entrepreneur Dolly Parton, another beloved celebrity has shuffled off this mortal coil. Tim Curry has passed away at the age of 80. The actor succumbed to health effects from a 2012 stroke on August 25, 2026.
Tim Curry was the child of a British Navy veteran and spent his youth in various foreign countries until settling in the seaside town of Plymouth when he was 11. He was interested in acting from a young age and turned that interest into serious study at the University of Birmingham. When he graduated in 1968, he was almost immediately cast in the London production of the hit play Hair.
It was there that history would be made when Tim Curry met Richard O'Brien, the writer of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The iconic role of Dr. Frank N. Furter was written specifically for Curry and elevated him to fame when it was adapted to film and became a cult classic. It was his flamboyant, Bowie-esque performance that made him a household name, even as his career in British television was also bringing him success.
He continued to act on stage throughout his career, but the 1980s saw him move to Hollywood as more film roles became available to him. He played the villain, aptly named Darkness, in Legend, and submarine medical officer Dr. Yevgeniy Petrov in The Hunt for Red October. But it was his comedy roles as the butler Wadsworth in Clue and as the harried hotel concierge Mr. Hector in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York that brought him back into the spotlight after his Rocky Horror fame.
Curry did play dramatic roles, such as the conniving Cardinal Richelieu in The Three Musketeers and fortune-hunter Herkermer ******* lka in Congo, but on film, it was his zany antics that earned him recognition. His 1996 appearance as Long John Silver in Muppet Treasure Island, a movie that built its success from the novelty of having made A Muppet Christmas Carol with Michael Caine, cemented Curry's status as a star. Like the ******* ens adaptation, the Muppet version of the Robert Lewis Stephenson classic became one of the most definitive film versions of the book.

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It's been a rough week for celebrity deaths. Just one day after Dolly Parton's death was announced, it was revealed that the iconic Tim Curry also died at 80. Generations of fans have been mourning these losses, and for the latter, that includes the Rocky Horror Picture Show community, which is a thriving one based around the cult classic movie. In fact, The Rocky Horror Show is currently on Broadway, and Luke Evans penned a sweet letter to Curry from one Frank-N-Furter to another.
Luke Evans rocked his fishnets and heels as Frank in The Rocky Horror Show, earning a Tony nomination in the process. While he recently ended his tenure in the role, he returned last night to do a tribute to Tim Curry. He also took to Instagram to pay his respects and reveal that he recently wrote a letter to the OG Frank. In his words:
Three weeks ago, I wrote a letter to Tim Curry. I want to share it with you, he was a force, a bright fierce flame, an exquisite charm and that rich vocal tone, he was an inspiration to me and so many more people for the roles he played and the effect he had on so many of us. There will only be one Tim Curry. All the rest of us will just have to do our best to emulate some of the magic that role I've just spent 7 months playing.

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Luke Evans paid tribute to Tim Curry, sharing a heartfelt letter he wrote to the late actor during his Rocky Horror Show run
Curry originated the iconic role of Frank-N-Furter, which Evans portrayed on Broadway before Curry's death at 80
The Rocky Horror Show revival is in performances at Studio 54 through Feb. 28, 2027
Luke Evans is remembering Tim Curry, and sharing the sweet words he sent him just weeks before his death.
The actor, who recently wrapped his Broadway run as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show, paid tribute to Curry on Wednesday, Aug. 26, following news that the legendary stage and screen star had died at age 80.

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Tim Curry was honored at Broadway's The Rocky Horror Show following his death aged 80.
Although he had a long and illustrious career, one of Curry's best-loved roles was playing Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Paul Soileau, who is currently playing Frank-N-Furter on Broadway, remembered Curry as the character's original "home" and "mothership"
Last night, Soileau was joined by on-stage Luke Evans, who played the role prior to Soileau, and Jake Shears to perform "I'm Going Home." Shears, who fronted the Scissor Sisters, will take over the role next month.

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Tim Curry was honored at Broadway's The Rocky Horror Show following his death at age 80
Current Frank-N-Furter Paul Soileau remembered Curry as the character's original "home" and "mothership"
Soileau was joined by Luke Evans and Jake Shears to perform Frank-N-Furter's emotional "I'm Going Home"
Tim Curry is being remembered at the place where one of his most iconic characters is still coming alive eight times a week.
Following the Wednesday, Aug. 26 performance of Broadway's The Rocky Horror Show, Paul Soileau — who is currently starring as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, the role Curry originated more than five decades ago — stepped forward after the curtain call to pay tribute to the late actor, who died earlier that day at age 80.

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Tim Curry's interesting connection to the late Princess Diana has re-emerged after his death. The British actor tragically passed away on August 25, aged 80. Curry was best known for portraying Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The legendary British actor once reportedly confessed that Diana had revealed to him that she was a fan of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Tim Curry had reportedly previously admitted that the late Princess Diana was a fan of his work. During a past interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Curry shared how he met Diana and her then-husband, Prince Charles, after a show he'd performed in at the Royal National Theatre. As per the late actor, Charles didn't know much about his career, for he asked if he had been on television. However, the late Princess of Wales had no trouble recognizing Curry.
The Charlie's Angels star confessed he was surprised that Diana was familiar with his work. He asked her: "I don't suppose you saw it." The late Princess showed off her wit and quick sense of humor, stating: "Of course I did. It quite completed my education." The resurfaced story also prompted reactions from fans, with one commenter joking that the anecdote "should've made an appearance in The Crown." Another praised Diana as "a real one."
Interestingly, this isn't the first time the Annie star dished about his encounter with Princess Diana. He previously revealed to Fresh Air radio that Diana had requested to meet him after he performed in a production of Love For Love in Vienna. Notably, Charles and Diana were guests of honor at the production. Curry lavished praise on the late Princess, stating: "She was a very funny girl, and a very beautiful one. And sort of the – a very wicked smile came with that sentence. She was great fun."
The post Tim Curry's Surprising Princess Diana Confession Resurfaces After His Death appeared first on Mandatory.

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Hollywood is mourning the loss of Tim Curry.
The British actor died at his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Susan Sarandon, his co-star in the Rocky Horror Picture Show, posted a throwback image of the two with a caption that read, "What a funny, ***** y, original he was. But what I loved about him most was his heart. Even wheelchair-bound, he continued to be so sweet and generous with his fans. Thank you Tim for meaning so much to so many people. Love you, S."
Luke Evans, the most recent actor to play Dr Frank-N-Furter on Broadway, the role Curry originated onstage and portrayed in the 1975 film, penned a tribute on Instagram.
"There will only be one Tim Curry. He was a force, a bright fierce flame, an exquisite charm and that rich vocal tone, he was an inspiration to me and so many people for the roles he played and the effect he had on so many of us."
Carol Burnett, who starred alongside Curry in Annie, shared a clip from the 1982 film on Instagram. She wrote, "We had such a wonderful time working together on Annie. ***** ody could play lovable villains better than he could. He was a dear friend. I was blessed to know him."

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Tim Curry, the English actor best known for his star turn as Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic musical film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has died at the age of 80, US media reported Wednesday.
Curry, who had struggled with his health for more than a decade after a debilitating stroke, died at his home in Los Angeles, TMZ said, citing unnamed sources.
The actor, who launched his career in London's West End theater district, first played the gender-bending mad scientist in "Rocky Horror" before reprising the role in the 1975 film, which is still a staple of midnight cinema showings more than 50 years later.
His other credits include the sinister clown Pennywise in a 1990 television miniseries version of Stephen King's "It" and films that included "Charlie's Angels" and "Muppet Treasure Island."
An impressive theatrical resume that began in the 1960s saw him do turns at the Royal Court Theatre and the Citizens Theatre, taking on roles written by Shakespeare, Brecht and Tom Stoppard, among others.

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Luke Evans is paying tribute to Tim Curry by sharing an emotional letter he sent to the late "Clue" actor just weeks before his death at age 80.
Evans made his Broadway debut as cross-dressing mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter in "The Rocky Horror Show," for which he received a Tony Award nomination, earlier this year. Curry originated the role when the musical premiered in London in 1973, and later reprised it on the New York stage and in the 1975 film adaptation, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," co-starring Susan Sarandon.
Shortly after Curry's death was announced Wednesday, Evans posted the text of his letter on Instagram, describing the actor as "a bright fierce flame" who was "an inspiration to me and so many more people."
Tim Curry originated the role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in a London production of "The Rocky Horror Show" in 1973, and later reprised the role in the 1975 film adaptation, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Movie Poster Image Art via Getty Images
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Carol Burnett and Rosie O'Donnell were among the stars honoring Tim Curry after the actor died August 26 at age 80.
Burnett remembered Curry as both a longtime friend and a gifted performer. The pair worked together in the 1982 film Annie, where Curry played Rooster Hannigan.
"We had such a wonderful time working together on Annie," Burnett wrote on Instagram. "Nobody could play lovable villains better than he could. He was a dear friend. I was blessed to know him."
O'Donnell kept her tribute brief, sharing a photo of Curry alongside the words, "Sweetest man."
Curry built a career around memorable characters, including Frank-N-Furter in 1975's The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He also played Pennywise in the 1990 television adaptation of It, making Tim Curry Pennywise another lasting part of his screen legacy.

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Actor Tim Curry, known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It," has died, his manager confirmed. He was 80.
A cause of death was not given, but his publicist said he died "peacefully at his home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles," on Tuesday.
Born into a military family in Cheshire, England, in 1946, the British singer and actor grew up moving from place to place before eventually returning to the U.K. and starting his career, which began in the original 1968 production of "Hair" in London's West End.
He went on to receive multiple Emmy, Grammy and Tony awards, alongside additional acclaim, throughout his decades in the business. Many considered his flamboyant and often genre-defying theatrical style to be a pioneering form of comedy, in a league of its own.
Not long after his West End debut, Curry rocketed into the global limelight with his portrayal of cross-dressing scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter in "Rocky Horror," the 1975 musical comedy movie in which he starred alongside the likes of Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick. He reprised the role for the screen after first playing it in the stage musical "The Rocky Horror Show."

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Tim Curry, the oddball English actor who gravitated toward playing kooky personalities like the extravagant Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the cult film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and devilish villains like Pennywise the Clown in "It" and Mr. Hector in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," has died. He was 80.
Curry died peacefully at his Toluca Lake home on Wednesday, his longtime manager and friend Marcia Hurwitz confirmed. No cause of death was disclosed. Curry suffered a paralyzing stroke in 2012 that put him in a wheelchair, from which he said last year, "I've been recovering for quite a long time."
Celebrated for his versatility, cartoonish expressions and flamboyant style — all paired with a distinctly wry sense of humor — Curry soared to fame for his portrayal of the androgynous mad-scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the midnight movie "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."
Curry originated Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the London stage musical "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" in 1973. He then starred in the role in the American premiere of the production in Los Angeles in 1974 and later on Broadway in 1975, before the movie was released later that year.
Ivy Levan, from top left, Staz Nair, Annaleigh Ashford, Ben Vereen, Christina Milian, Reeve Carney, and Tim Curry, from bottom left, Ryan McCarten, Victoria Justice, executive producer Lou Adler, executive producer/director/choreographer Kenny Ortega, and executive producer Gail Berman participate in the panel for "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" during the Fox Television Critics ******* ociation summer press tour on Monday, Aug. 8, 2016, in Beverly Hills, Calif. | Richard Shotwell

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Beloved British actor Tim Curry has died aged 80.
A cause of death was not immediately available, though Curry had suffered from several health issues since a severe stroke in 2012 left him unable to walk.
Best known for his role as Frank-N-Furter, the "sweet transvestite from transsexual Transylvania", in the cult musical comedy The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), Curry was considered one of the most charismatic performers of his generation.
Born in Cheshire, England, on 19 April 1946, Curry began his professional acting career in a 1968 West End production of the rock musical Hair shortly after graduating from the University of Birmingham.
He followed that up with roles in stage performances of Shakespeare, Brecht and Stoppard, before the subversive camp classic Rocky Horror launched him to worldwide stardom. It is still considered a classic of musical cinema and continues to run in limited release to this day, making it the longest-running film release of all time.

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Hollywood star Luke Evans has paid tribute to Tim Curry, who has died at the age of 80.
Curry was best known for playing the outlandish Frank-N-Furter in film musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He first played the role on stage in 1973 before the film version two years later.
Evans took on the role in the cult classic musical on Broadway, which concluded earlier this month.
The Welsh star previously said a song from the musical helped launch his career.
In a social media post, Evans shared a letter he wrote to Curry "with only three weeks left before I finally hang up the fishnets and heels" saying "there is, and always will be, only one Tim Curry."

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Luke Evans is remembering Tim Curry with a letter he wrote before the actor's death. Evans recently played Dr. Frank-N-Furter, the role Curry made famous in The Rocky Horror Show. Curry died at his Los Angeles home on Aug. 25 at age 80. Evans shared the letter on Instagram.
Evans played Frank-N-Furter in the 2026 Broadway revival of The Rocky Horror Show at Studio 54. His run lasted from March through August and earned him a Tony nomination. Evans stated that Curry was a part of his journey throughout the production. He called Curry "a force, a bright fierce flame" and an inspiration to many.
In the letter, Evans said he wrote to Curry three weeks before his run ended. He said every actor who plays Frank enters a conversation that started with Curry. Evans called those comparisons one of the greatest compliments he could receive. Still, he said **** ody could live up to Curry's original performance.
Evans also said he never wanted to copy Curry's work. He hoped to honor the character while finding his own way through the role. "There is, and always will be, only one Tim Curry," Evans wrote. He thanked Curry for his fearless performance and for inspiring actors to become braver.
The actor ended his letter with a personal message about his final weeks as Frank. Evans said he had three weeks left before he would "hang up the fishnets and heels." He then hoped Curry would approve of "one more Frank having the time of his life in those heels." Evans signed the letter with "enormous admiration."

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Hollywood is mourning the loss of Tim Curry.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show star died at the age of 80 in Los Angeles, his longtime manager and friend Marcia Hurwitz announced Wednesday. A cause of death was not immediately made available, but he previously suffered a major stroke in 2012.
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"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" star Tim Curry has died aged 80.
The Cheshire-born actor, known for playing transvestite alien scientist Dr Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 musical film, died at his Los Angeles home, according to his long-time manager and friend Marcia Hurwitz.
A cause of death was not confirmed, however, it comes after Curry suffered a major stroke in 2012, leaving his left side paralysed.
Curry's versatile career spanned stage and screen with notable film credits including as Pennywise in "It" (1990), the concierge in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" (1992) and Long John Silver in "Muppet Treasure Island" (1996).
He originated the "sweet transvestite from transsexual Transylvania" character on stage in London before taking the show to Broadway, and then reprising the role in the film which also starred Susan Sarandon, Meat Loaf and Barry Bostwick.

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Luke Evans is sharing his heartfelt message to Tim Curry following his death.
Curry is a theater icon known for originating the iconic role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show. Earlier this year, Evans stepped into the stiletto heels in a Broadway revival that received rave reviews from critics.
Since he was continuing the legacy of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Evans sent Curry a message just before his time at Studio 54, where the production was staged, came to a close. As a touching tribute to Curry, Evans decided to share the letter with his followers on Instagram.
"I want to share it with you, he was a force, a bright fierce flame, an exquisite charm and that rich vocal tone, he was an inspiration to me and so many more people for the roles he played and the effect he had on so many of us," Evans told his followers Wednesday.
In his message to Curry, Evans wrote, "Although we've never met, you've been part of this journey from the very beginning. Every actor who puts on Frank inevitably walks into a conversation that started with you, and I've felt that every single night. There is, and will always be, only one Tim Curry."

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Rudi Völler will fulfil his contract until Euro 2028 as sporting director at the German Football Federation (DFB), having talked to designated new national team coach Jürgen Klopp and DFB top officials.
Völler told reporters from five German media outlets on Tuesday that he wants to contribute to the rebuilding of the team after Germany were eliminated from the World Cup early for the third time in a row last week, going out in the round of 32 against Paraguay.
Coach Julian Nagelsmann resigned and it was not clear if Völler would stay.
But Völler confirmed to dailies Bild, Frankfurter Rundschau, Süddeutsche Zeitung, publishing house Funke and Kicker sports magazine that Klopp had **** ured him in a phone call on Saturday that they could work together.
“It quickly became clear that, in the end, it can and will work out,” the 1990 World Cup winner Völler said. "The whole package made me decide to continue."

Nathan’s Famous annual hot dog eating contest returns to Coney Island Saturday, on the United States’ 250th birthday, following a tumultuous year for the annual event and its star competitor.
The iconic contest, now under new ownership after Nathan's Famous was sold to packaged meat giant Smithfield Foods in January, will see reigning champion Joey Chestnut compete despite a recent legal entanglement.
Chestnut, who holds the men's record, pleaded guilty in April to a misdemeanor battery charge after being accused of slapping a man in an Indiana bar.
However, the frankfurter fest will proceed, with Chestnut and Miki Sudo both poised to defend their **** les in the men's and women's divisions, respectively.
Competitors in the renowned event have 10 minutes to consume as many hot dogs and buns as possible, often dunking the wieners in water to facilitate swallowing.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest marks the United States' 250th birthday with chomp and circumstance Saturday after an eventful year for the annual wiener showdown and one of its stars.
Contest sponsor Nathan's Famous was sold in January to packaged meat giant Smithfield Foods. A few months later, reigning men's champ and record-holder Joey Chestnut was accused of slapping a man in an Indiana bar and pleaded guilty in April to a misdemeanor battery charge.
But the frankfurter fest rolls on, with Chestnut and Miki Sudo set to defend last year's wins in the men's and women's divisions, respectively.
Competitors consume as many hot dogs and buns as possible in 10 minutes, usually dunking the wieners in water first to make them easier to swallow.
Sudo is an 11-time winner and holds the women's record of 51 dogs.

Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme remains receptive to the idea of the 2029 race starting in eastern Germany and Berlin.
"I am very open-minded about this German bid," he told the Frankfurter Rundschau newspaper on Thursday.
The 113th Tour de France starts in Barcelona on Saturday, following a long tradition of the Grand Départ for the world's premier cycling race taking place outside France for marketing reasons.
The backers for a start in eastern Germany in 2029 believe it would be symbolic, coming 40 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Prudhomme agrees, although a final decision has yet to be taken.
"A bid that includes Berlin is a great bid for the 40th anniversary of the fall of the Wall," he said. "That is very important in our time. And for me, Europe begins with the Franco-German friendship."