'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' And 'Clue' Actor, Tim Curry, Has Passed Away At The Age Of 80

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Acting legend Timothy ‘Tim’ James Curry passed away on August 25, 2026, in his Los Angeles, California home. The actor was best known for a variety of roles in productions such as The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), The Wild Thornberrys, the 1990 IT miniseries, and Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Variety reportedly confirmed Curry’s death with his manager, Marcia Hurwitz. A cause of death has not been announced at this time. He was 80 years old.

Curry was born on April 19, 1946, in Grappenhall, Cheshire, England, UK, to Maura Patricia and James Curry. His family was fairly mobile as he grew up, settling in different places until his father had a stroke, leading them to live in Plymouth, England permanently. Curry discovered his love for acting early on, getting involved with the stage productions at his schools. He attended the Kingswood School in Bath, Somerset, England, on scholarship. The actor graduated from Birmingham University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in both English and drama.

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Curry dabbled in acting on screen, by voice, and on the stage. He got his start on stage, his first major feature being in the cast of the 1968 London production of Hair. One of his most iconic roles was Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 movie musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Other roles include Rooster Hannigan in Annie (1982), the ‘Prince of Darkness' unsub Billy Flynn in Criminal Minds, Wadsworth in Clue (1985), Gomez Addams in Addams Family Reunion (1998), and the clown-shifting entity Pennywise in the 1990 IT miniseries. On the animated side, he voiced Nigel in The Wild Thornberrys, the Goblin King in Scooby-Doo and the Goblin King (2008), G. Gordon Godfrey in eight episodes of Young Justice, Philippe in Barbie and the Three Musketeers (2008), Chancellor Palpatine in ten episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and many more.

Curry was a generational talent with a memorable range. His impact in the industry and the inspirational way he brought life to his roles will be remembered for years to come. From iconic kids' shows to stage performances to movie musicals and more, Curry got to experience a little bit of everything. Curry has no immediate survivors known to the public. Remember to be respectful to all those mourning his death and maintain social boundaries in this time of grieving. A public memorial has not been announced.

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Source(s): Tim Curry Official Site, Variety, The Guardian, IMDb

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