NewzEnglish actor Tim Curry has died at the age of 80. He was best known for his iconic role as the outlandish, gender-bending mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic musical film *The Rocky Horror Picture Show*, which was released in 1975.
Curry initially launched his career in London's West End theatre district, originating the role of Frank-N-Furter on stage before transitioning to the film adaptation. In addition to his defining work in *Rocky Horror*, Curry also portrayed the fearsome clown Pennywise.
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