British actor Tim Curry died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles on the evening of August 25, 2026, aged 80, according to police and family statements [1, 2]. Marcia Hurwitz said, "Tim Curry passed away peacefully at his home in Los Angeles on the evening of August 25, 2026" [1]. Police responded to a medical emergency call and found no suspicious circumstances at 11:23 pm that night [2].
Curry became an icon playing Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 cult film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which remains the longest continuously showing film in history [1, 3, 4]. The film is still regularly screened in cinemas with live performances, especially around Halloween, often selling out [1, 3, 4]. He also won acclaim for portraying Pennywise the Clown in the 1990 TV mini-series adaptation of Stephen King's It [1, 3, 4].
Born in 1946 in Cheshire, England, Curry began his acting career in London's West End before moving to Hollywood [5, 6]. His career spanned over five decades, earning nominations for multiple Tony Awards and a Daytime Emmy Award [2, 5].
In 2012, Curry suffered a severe stroke that significantly affected his speech and mobility. After the stroke, he focused mainly on voice work and remained out of the public eye [1, 3, 4]. He was unmarried and had no children [5, 6].
The exact cause of his death has not been officially released [1, 3]. Authorities closed the case after confirming no suspicious circumstances at his residence [2].
Tim Curry's death marks the end of a remarkable career known for memorable roles that have had lasting cultural impact. Memorials and tributes are expected in the coming days.
