Tim Curry Dead at 80: Remembering the "Rocky Horror Picture Show" Icon

Tim Curry, the actor who defined a generation of cult cinema with his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in“The Rocky Horror Picture Show,”died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 80. His publicist confirmed the news, and fans around the world are sharing memories of a man who brought fearless creativity to every role he touched.

Curry’s career stretched far beyond the midnight movie circuit. He starred as Wadsworth the butler in the 1985 comedy“Clue,”terrified a generation as Pennywise the clown in the 1990 TV miniseries“It,”and won a daytime Emmy in 1991 for voicing Captain Hook in“Peter Pan&the Pirates.”Even after a severe stroke in 2012 left him wheelchair-bound, Curry continued voice acting, never letting his circumstances silence that unmistakable voice.

For many listeners, Tim Curry was the first actor who made“weird”feel like a badge of honor. His roles were bold, theatrical, and unapologetic. Whether you discovered him through a late-night cable rerun or a friend’s obsession with“Rocky Horror,”his work left a mark. What’s your favorite Tim Curry memory or role? We’d love to hear from you in the comments.