Hollywood is remembering Tim Curry as an unforgettable performer, a generous costar, and a one-of-a-kind presence following his death at 80. The British actor died on August 25 after years of health challenges following a severe stroke in 2012. A cause of death has not been publicly announced.
According to Entertainment Weekly, for generations of movie lovers, Curry could seemingly do anything. He terrified audiences as Pennywise in IT, stole scenes as Wadsworth in Clue, played the deliciously wicked Rooster in Annie, and created one of pop culture’s most enduring characters as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Now, stars who shared those iconic movies with him are recalling the man behind the performances.
Tim Curry Tributes From Carol Burnett and Susan Sarandon
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Carol Burnett looked back on the “wonderful time” she shared with Curry while making 1982’s Annie, where she played Miss Hannigan opposite his Rooster. Burnett remembered her “dear friend” as someone uniquely gifted at playing lovable villains and said she felt blessed to have known him.
Tim Curry at opening night of “STEEL MAGNOLIAS” on Broadway at the Lyceum Theatre
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Susan Sarandon, Curry’s Rocky Horror Picture Show costar, also remembered the actor who helped turn the once-unusual musical into a lasting cult phenomenon. She described him as “funny, sexy, and original” while recalling his warmth and generosity. More than 50 years after the film premiered, Curry’s fearless performance as Frank-N-Furter remains inseparable from its extraordinary staying power.
His ‘Clue’ Costars Remember a Brilliant, Hilarious Talent
Curry’s Clue costars also shared emotional farewells. Lesley Ann Warren called him her “dear companion in crime,” Christopher Lloyd posted a heartfelt photo, and Michael McKean remembered their final conversation about “life and love and laughter.” Their tributes reflected the theatrical energy and charm Curry brought to unforgettable roles in Clue, Annie, and beyond.
