tim curry

Actor Tim Curry, renowned for his outlandish and eccentric roles, has died at the age of 80. His death was announced by his longtime manager and friend, Marcia Hurwitz, who stated that Curry passed away on Wednesday at his home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles.

Curry was widely celebrated for portraying the seductive, cross-dressing scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, a role he originated on stage in London before starring in the 1975 film adaptation. His extensive career also included playing fiendish villains such as Pennywise the Clown in the screen adaptation of Stephen King’s It, alongside notable appearances in Annie.

The British actor had previously suffered a major stroke 14 years prior, in 2012, which left him paralyzed. Further details regarding the exact cause of death were not immediately available in the initial reports.

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