Tim Curry died on 26 August 2026, at age 80. Reports surfaced that same day. He is most famous for playing Dr Frank‑Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He also acted in Stephen King's It.
ABC News, Nine.com.au, Variety, The Guardian, TMZ and CBS News reported the death. All stated he was 80. Fans across the world honoured his memory. His distinguished career covered theatre, film and television. He took part in numerous stage productions. He built a dedicated fan base over his extensive career.