English actor and singer (1946–2026) with a six-decade-stage and screen career
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.
The Justice Department and FBI have seized web domains for two hacking platforms, QScan and QTRouter, that investigators say a China-linked group, QTFY, used since 2018 to hide the origin of intrusions into US government agencies and private firms including DOE labs, NIH, NASA, the Federal Reserve and the US Senate.
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.
Oscar winner Susan Sarandon says studios are still avoiding her because of her outspoken support for Palestinians. At Venice, she notes shifts in public opinion but reports ongoing gatekeeping by agencies and studios despite her new film, The Echo Chamber.
Matthew Rhys has become the first actor to win two lead acting Emmys in a single night, taking honors for Widow’s Bay (comedy) and The Beast in Me (limited series). He also holds a previous lead drama win, making him the first man to win in all three lead acting categories. Apple TV+’s Widow’s Bay dominates the night with 14 wins.