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Not thinking about retirement and without fear of death: Tim Curry reflected on health issues in last interviews

oglobo26 August 2026 at 18:21

Tim Curry, the British actor worldwide known for playing Dr. Frank-N-Furter in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" (1975), died at the age of 80 at his home in Los Angeles. Curry had been facing health issues since 2012, when he suffered a severe stroke that affected his mobility, but he remained artistically active, mainly in voice work. His last public appearance was in October 2025, during celebrations for the film's 50th anniversary in New York, when he gave interviews reflecting on his career and health.

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