A vintage sci‑fi spoof musical, with cult status and wild stagecraft.
Tim Curry has died at his Los Angeles home on 25 August at age 80, his longtime manager Marcia Hurwitz has confirmed. The English actor had been wheelchair‑bound after a major 2012 stroke and had a history of kidney cancer; the death certificate lists those conditions as contributing factors. He had originated Dr Frank‑N‑Furter in The Rocky Horror Show and enjoyed a six‑decade career across stage, film and voice work.
Fans from New York to London recount cherished moments with Tim Curry, praising his warmth, humor and magnetic presence. The Guardian letters reflect a lasting impact of his work, with anecdotes about stage and screen performances that endear him to audiences worldwide.