Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, dies at age 80
Curry, a three-time Tony nominee, was best known for his portrayal of Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic musical. Tim Curry, the British actor best known for his star turn as Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at age 80.
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- Fact 1: Tim Curry, the British actor best known for his star turn as Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at age 80.
- Fact 2: Iconic Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour passes away at age 79 ‘The shining star of our family’: R&B singer D’Angelo passes away at age 51 Dolly Parton, beloved US country music icon, dies at 80 The actor appeared in numerous movies, often as a hammy villain.
- Fact 3: But his most iconic role was as Frank-N-Furter, a cross-dressing scientist in the rock musical The Rocky Horror Show, which premiered in 1973 at the Royal Court Theatre in London.
- Fact 4: He took the show-stopping role to Broadway and then reprised his turn as Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 film adaptation, alongside Barry Bostwick, Meat Loaf and Susan Sarandon.
Curry, a three-time Tony nominee, was best known for his portrayal of Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic musical. Tim Curry, the British actor best known for his star turn as Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at age 80.
Curry, who had struggled with his health for more than a decade after a debilitating stroke, died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles, California, according to a statement released by his longtime manager, Marcia Hurwitz, on Wednesday. No cause of death was disclosed. Iconic Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour passes away at age 79 ‘The shining star of our family’: R&B singer D’Angelo passes away at age 51 Dolly Parton, beloved US country music icon, dies at 80 The actor appeared in numerous movies, often as a hammy villain.
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