Legendary actor Tim Curry passes away at age 80
Legendary actor Tim Curry passes away at age 80
Updated at: August 27, 2026 at 01:15 AM
The world of entertainment is mourning the loss of legendary English actor, singer, and voice artist Tim Curry, who passed away on August 25, 2026, at his home in Toluca Lake, California.
Known for his incredible versatility and charismatic presence, Curry enjoyed a career spanning five decades.
Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, a role he mastered on both stage and screen.
Horror fans will forever remember his terrifying performance as Pennywise the clown in the 1990 miniseries, It.
Despite suffering a major stroke in 2012, Curry remained active in the industry, lending his unique voice to numerous animated projects and even appearing in the 2024 film, Stream.
