Tim Curry, the British actor best known for his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, died on August 25 at his home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles. He was 80 years old.
Key Takeaways
British actor Tim Curry died on August 25 due to coronary artery disease, according to documents obtained by People from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. His history of stroke and kidney cancer were listed as contributing factors. Curry was 80 years old and had been in declining health since a near-fatal stroke in 2012 left him partially paralyzed.
- Tim Curry died on August 25 at his home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles
- Cause of death: coronary artery disease with contributing factors of stroke and kidney cancer
- Curry suffered a near-fatal stroke in 2012 that left him partially paralyzed and wheelchair-bound
- The actor was known for roles like Dr. Frank-N-Furter in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' and Pennywise in 'It'
- Tributes poured in from co-stars and celebrities following his death
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1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
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| Stroke And Its Impact On Curry's Health | 1 Difference | HuffPost and Los Angeles Times report the stroke occurred in 2012; dailymail.com reports it was in 2013. | ▼ |
| Cause Of Death | Broad Agreement | coronary artery disease with contributing factors of stroke and kidney cancer | |
| Date Of Death | Broad Agreement | August 25 at his home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles | |
| Age At Death | Broad Agreement | 80 years old |
Stroke And Its Impact On Curry's Health
▼HuffPost and Los Angeles Times report the stroke occurred in 2012; dailymail.com reports it was in 2013.
Cause Of Death
Broad Agreementcoronary artery disease with contributing factors of stroke and kidney cancer
Date Of Death
Broad AgreementAugust 25 at his home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles
Age At Death
Broad Agreement80 years old
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According to documents obtained by People from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and reported by multiple outlets including HuffPost and the Los Angeles Times, Curry's cause of death was coronary artery disease. His history of stroke and kidney cancer were listed as contributing factors. The reports also noted that Curry had not undergone any surgeries for these conditions.
Curry's health had been declining since a near-fatal stroke in 2012, which left him partially paralyzed on the left side of his body and reliant on a wheelchair. He spoke openly about his struggles with mobility at a special screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show's 50th anniversary in September 2023.
Throughout his career, Curry was celebrated for his versatile roles in film and television. In addition to his iconic role in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, he was known for portraying Pennywise in the miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's It, Butler Wadsworth in Clue, and the Lord of Darkness in Legend. He also appeared in popular films like Home Alone 2: Lost in New York and lent his voice to animated series such as The Wild Thornberrys.
The news of Curry's death prompted an outpouring of tributes from co-stars, celebrities, and fans. Actress Susan Sarandon shared her memories on Instagram, highlighting Curry's generosity and the impact he had on many people. Other tributes came from Guillermo del Toro, Rosie O'Donnell, Luke Evans, and Patton Oswalt.
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