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 has seized web domains linked to two hacking platforms, QScan and QTRouter, that prosecutors say a China-linked group called QTFY used since at least 2018 to probe and, in some cases, breach US agencies and private firms including DOE labs, NIH, NASA and the Federal Reserve.
The actor, famed for Dick Turpin and Man About the House, has died at Brinsworth House, the Royal Variety Charity care home, surrounded by family. His son paid tribute, praising his humor, warmth and talent; the charity’s staff are thanked for 23 years of care.
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.