Tim Curry died on 26 August 2026, at age 80. Initial reports emerged that same day. He is widely remembered for his performance as Dr Frank‑Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He also appeared 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 spanned theatre, film and television. He performed in numerous stage productions. He earned a dedicated fan base over many years.