Tim Curry, famed for Rocky Horror Picture Show, dead at 80
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British actor Tim Curry, renowned for his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at the age of 80. His death was announced on Wednesday by his manager, though a specific cause of death was not immediately provided, and it was noted that he had been in ill health.
Throughout his career, Curry established himself as a versatile character actor who portrayed a variety of memorable villains across both stage and screen. He achieved widespread fame through his distinctive baritone voice and his iconic, lingerie-clad performance as the "sweet transvestite" in Rocky Horror, leaving a lasting legacy in cinematic and theatrical culture.
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South China Morning Post (HK)Focuses on his British identity, baritone voice, and iconic lingerie-clad role.
Las Vegas Review-Journal (Las Vegas, US) (US)Emphasizes his broader career as a character actor playing loony villains.
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