English Actor Tim Curry Dies at 80
Tim Curry, the English actor known for his roles in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "Home Alone 2," has died at the age of 80. The news of his passing was first reported by TMZ.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 26, 2026 —
Tim Curry, the celebrated English actor whose distinctive voice and versatile performances graced both the stage and screen, has passed away at the age of 80.
Curry was widely recognized for his iconic portrayal of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 musical cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He also delivered a memorable performance as the antagonist hotel concierge, Mr. Hector, in the 1992 family comedy Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.
His extensive career spanned decades, encompassing a broad range of roles in film, television, and theatre. Curry’s unique talent allowed him to inhabit a diverse array of characters, from the menacing Pennywise the Dancing Clown in the 1990 miniseries adaptation of Stephen King’s It to Captain Hook in the 1991 film Hook.
The news of Curry’s death was initially reported by entertainment news outlet TMZ.
Story summarized from the original created by Justin Boggs on www.tampabay28.com, see more information here.
