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Tim Curry, 'Rocky Horror' star, dies at 80

Tim Curry, best known for his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' has died at age 80. Tributes pour in from fans and colleagues, remembering his iconic performances and versatility as an actor.

27 Aug, 00:32 — 27 Aug, 09:48
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BBCHigh13h ago

Susan Sarandon leads tributes to Rocky Horror Picture Show co-star Tim Curry

Stars of stage and screen grieve the cult British actor, who has died aged 80.

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The GuardianMostly Factual4h ago

Share your tributes and memories of Tim Curry

We would like to hear your tributes and memories of the performer - whether you met him or admired his work Tim Curry, performer of screen and stage, who made his name as the flamboyant Dr Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show, has died aged 80. Curry got Tony nominations for his varied stage work on Broadway as Mozart in Amadeus, Alan Swann in My Favorite Year and as King Arthur in Monty Python’s Spamalot. He also made a supremely creepy Pennywise the Clown in the 1990 TV adaptation of Ste...

By Guardian community team

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France 24High4h ago

'Rocky Horror Picture Show' star Tim Curry dead at 80

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.

By FRANCE24

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sydney-morning-heraldMostly Factual8h ago

From Dr Frank-N-Furter to Long John Silver, these are Tim Curry’s nine most memorable roles

From The Rocky Horror Picture Show to Home Alone 2, Tim Curry took camp and villainy to a whole other level on stage and screen.

By Nell Geraets

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irish-independent5h ago

Obituary: Tim Curry, who found cult stardom in ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ dies at 80

“I play glorious misfits,” the actor said about his many cult classic roles

By Washington Post

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the-journal4h ago

What is your favourite Tim Curry film?

Many have paid tribute to the actor following his death aged 80.

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Daily SabahMixed6h ago

Tim Curry, ‘Rocky Horror’ star and beloved villain, dies at 80

Tim Curry, a character actor who created a gallery of delicious, very loony villains for stage and screen, including Dr. Frank-N-Furter in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and the s...

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