Is Tim Curry still alive?

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Basic Profile

• Full Name: Timothy James Curry
• Date of Birth: April 19, 1946
• Place of Birth: Grappenhall, Cheshire, England
• Nationality: British
• Primary Known For: Actor, singer, and stage performer — The Rocky Horror Picture Show, It, Clue, and Home Alone 2
• Date of Death: August 25, 2026
• Age at Death: 80
• Cause of Death: Not publicly disclosed

Latest Confirmed Status Summary

Tim Curry died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles on August 25, 2026, according to his longtime manager. Curry was best known for playing Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and for his work on stage, television, and film.

Notable Facts

• Originated the role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show on stage
• Played Pennywise in the 1990 television miniseries It
• Appeared in films including Clue, Legend, and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
• Continued performing and recording after suffering a major stroke in 2012

Sources

• AP News: Tim Curry, iconic character actor and Rocky Horror Picture Show star, dies at 80 (August 2026)
• Reuters: Tim Curry, actor famed for Rocky Horror Picture Show, dead at 80 (August 26, 2026)
• BBC News: Rocky Horror star Tim Curry dies at 80 (August 2026)