Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Actor Tim Curry Dies at 80 as Stars Remember Him
Tim Curry, a famous actor and singer, has died at age 80.
He was best known for playing memorable characters in movies, television and theatre.
His famous roles included Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and parts in Clue and Annie.
Curry died in Los Angeles, according to his manager and friend.
People have not announced what caused his death.
Curry had a major stroke in 2012.
Many actors and friends shared kind memories of him after his death.
They remembered him as talented, funny, generous and influential.
His performances inspired many people to become actors.
Tim Curry, known for The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Clue and Annie, has died at 80 in Los Angeles.
His longtime manager and friend, Marcia Hurwitz, announced his death on Wednesday; no cause was immediately disclosed.
Curry suffered a major stroke in 2012 and continued to be remembered for work across film, television and theatre.
Susan Sarandon, Carol Burnett, Luke Evans and Rob Schneider were among those who paid tribute to Curry.
Other tributes highlighted Curry’s performances in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, It and Saturday Night Live.
- Who
- Actor Tim Curry died at age 80; colleagues and admirers including Susan Sarandon, Rob Schneider, Carol Burnett and Luke Evans paid tribute.
- What
- Curry’s death was announced, prompting tributes celebrating his decades-long career in film, television and theatre.
- When
- The death was announced on Wednesday, and the report was published August 27, 2026.
- Where
- Curry died in Los Angeles.
- Why
- Tributes focused on his memorable performances, creative range and influence on fellow actors and fans.
- Age at death
- 80
- Place of death
- Los Angeles
- Cause of death
- Not immediately disclosed
- Major health event
- Curry suffered a major stroke in 2012
- Best-known roles
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Clue and Annie
- Career fields
- Film, television and theatre
- Manager and friend
- Marcia Hurwitz