British actor Tim Curry dies at 80

British actor Tim Curry, one of the standout stars of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “It,” has died at the age of 80, after a prolific artistic career spanning decades in theater, film, and television.

His manager and friend of many years, Marsha Horowitz, confirmed that Curry died on Tuesday evening at his home in Los Angeles, without disclosing the cause of death.

Curry suffered a stroke in 2012 that impaired his mobility and forced him to use a wheelchair, but he continued his artistic activities, particularly in voice acting, and made a return to the big screen in 2024.

Curry was born on April 19, 1946, in Cheshire, England, and studied drama at the University of Birmingham before launching his professional career on London’s West End stages with the musical “Hair,” later moving on to work with prominent theater troupes.

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He achieved widespread fame for portraying Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the stage production “The Rocky Horror Show,” before reprising the role in the 1975 film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” which later became one of the most popular cult films.

His film career included notable works such as “Clue,” “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York,” “Legend,” and “The Three Musketeers.” He also portrayed the evil clown Penny Wise in the 1990 television adaptation of Stephen King’s novel “It.”

Throughout his career, Curry received three Tony Award nominations for his stage performances, along with an Emmy nomination. He was also known for his distinctive voice and his extensive contributions to animated works and voice acting.