Tim Curry , the English actor celebrated for “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” “Annie,” “Clue” and “It,” died Wednesday at his home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, at age 80. Curry’s death came 14 years after a paralyzing stroke, yet he remained connected to fans and the entertainment world. Longtime friend and manager Marcia Hurwitz confirmed Curry’s death, while his team remembered him as more than a master of theatrical spectacle. The statement praised Curry’s curious mind, generous spirit and gentle heart, qualities that remained central to the actor’s legacy beyond his flamboyant performances. How Tim Curry Built a Career Nobody Could Copy Born April 19, 1946, in Grappenhall, Cheshire, Curry began performing in the West End production of “Hair” in 1968. His breakthrough as Dr. Frank N. Furter in “The Rocky Horror Show” brought him to Los Angeles, where the film adaptation shot in 1974; his 1975 Broadway return to the role received a rough critical reception, an experience Curry later described as deeply painful but ultimately motivating. Curry went on to appear in “Legend,” “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York,” “The Three Musketeers,” “Muppet Treasure Island,” “Charlie’s Angels” and “Scary Movie 2,” while lending his unmistakable voice to “FernGully: The Last Rainforest” and “The Wild Thornberrys.” His stage résumé included “The Pirates of Penzance,” “Amadeus,” “My Favorite Year” and “Spamalot,” alongside an Emmy win, nominations for a Grammy, two Olivier Awards and three Tonys, three rock albums, and his 2025 memoir “Vagabond.”