tim curry

Timothy James Curry (19 April 1946 - 25 August 2026) was an English actor and singer. He rose to prominence as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the film The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), reprising the role he had originated in the 1973 London, 1974 Los Angeles, and 1975 Broadway musical stage productions of The Rocky Horror Show.

Curry received further acclaim for his film and television roles, including Rooster Hannigan in the film adaptation of Annie (1982), Darkness in Legend (1985), Wadsworth in Clue (1985), Pennywise in the miniseries It (1990), the Concierge in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York(1992), and Long John Silver in Muppet Treasure Island (1996).

Curry's acting career slowed down considerably after a near-fatal stroke in 2012, leaving him in need of a wheelchair, with some facial paralysis, and only able to speak slowly and deliberately. Though his paralysis gradually worsened, his speech recovered a bit, and he managed to continue acting and make public appearances. He would eventually pass on, at the age of 80, on August 25, 2026, the same day as the passing of fellow legend Dolly Parton.