Tim Curry died on 26 August 2026, at age 80. The news broke on the same day. He is best known for the role of Dr Frank‑Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He also acted in Stephen King's It.
ABC News, Nine.com.au, Variety, The Guardian, TMZ and CBS News confirmed the news. All said he was 80. Fans worldwide paid tribute to his legacy. His celebrated work covered theatre, film and television. He performed in numerous stage productions. He earned a dedicated fan base over many years.