Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Tim Curry Dies at 80 as Marisa Tomei Pays Tribute
Tim Curry was a famous British actor who worked in movies, television, theater and voice acting.
He was especially known for The Rocky Horror Picture Show and It.
He died at age 80.
His longtime manager said he died peacefully at home in Los Angeles.
This happened on August 25, 2026.
Curry had been in poor health for some time.
People have not publicly said what caused his death.
Actress Marisa Tomei shared a tribute and remembered him as a very special performer and kind person.
Tim Curry, known for The Rocky Horror Picture Show and It, has died at 80.
Curry died peacefully at his Los Angeles home on August 25, 2026.
His longtime manager said he had been experiencing a period of ill health.
A cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.
Marisa Tomei remembered Curry as a completely singular talent and a warm off-screen presence.
- Who
- British actor Tim Curry died; actress Marisa Tomei paid tribute to him.
- What
- Curry died at age 80 after a career spanning stage, film, television and voice acting.
- When
- August 25, 2026.
- Where
- Curry’s Los Angeles home.
- Why
- His longtime manager said he had experienced a period of ill health; the cause of death was not publicly disclosed.
- Age at death
- 80
- Date of death
- August 25, 2026
- Location
- Los Angeles home
- Known for
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show and It
- Career fields
- Stage, film, television and voice acting
- Tribute
- Marisa Tomei described Curry as a completely singular talent and a warm off-screen presence
- Cause of death
- Not publicly disclosed