Tim Curry died aged 80 after years of health challenges following a 2012 stroke.
Home / EntertainmentUpdatedJack MarshallJournalist·NZ Herald·26 Aug, 2026 09:15 PM3 mins to readEntertainment Reporter Jenni Mortimer joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYRichard O’Brien, the creator of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has paid tribute to Tim Curry after the actor’s death at 80, describing his longtime collaborator as “a good egg and class act”.
“It is with an exceptionally sad heart and misted-up eyes that I share these words with you,”
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Rocky Horror Picture Show writer Richard O'Brien has paid tribute to the movie's lead, Tim Curry, following his death aged 80.
Tim Curry, the British actor renowned for his unforgettable role in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has passed away. With three…
Curry appeared in numerous movies, often as a hammy villain, was nominated three times for a Tony Award for Broadway roles, and…
Tim Curry, a beloved character actor known for his iconic role in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” has died at 80
The UK actor appeared in numerous films, often as an over-the-top villain, and was nominated three times for a Tony Award.
Tim Curry, the quirky British actor known for playing eccentric roles like the flamboyant alien mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter…
