Tim Curry died on 26 August 2026, at age 80. The news broke on the same day. He is best known for playing Dr Frank‑Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He also starred in Stephen King's It.
ABC News, Nine.com.au, Variety, The Guardian, TMZ and CBS News confirmed the news. All confirmed he was 80. Fans across the world honoured his memory. His distinguished career included theatre, film and television. He performed in many stage shows. He developed a devoted following over his extensive career.