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Legendary actor Tim Curry dies at 80
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Legendary actor Tim Curry dies at 80

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • British actor Tim Curry, known for roles in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "Home Alone 2," died at age 80.
  • Curry passed away at his Los Angeles home on Tuesday, according to TMZ.
  • Despite a 2012 stroke that left him in a wheelchair, Curry maintained his humor, joking about his mobility limitations.

The legendary British actor Tim Curry, celebrated for his iconic performances in films like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "Home Alone 2," has died at the age of 80. His death occurred Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles, as reported by TMZ.

Curry, who also left a lasting impression on a generation with his portrayal of the menacing clown "Pennywise" in the television adaptation of Stephen King's "It," had suffered a stroke in 2012. This event necessitated his use of a wheelchair.

Despite his physical limitations, Curry never lost his characteristic humor. "I still can't walk, so I'm in this silly chair. So I won't be singing or dancing anytime soon," he quipped in 2025 during a special screening of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles. That musical, though a box office failure in 1975, propelled Curry to legendary status with his role as "Dr. Frank-N-Furter."

I still can't walk, so I'm in this silly chair. So I won't be singing or dancing anytime soon.

— Tim CurryCurry's humorous remark about his mobility limitations during a 2025 screening of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'.
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