What the records show
Public health documents obtained by People Magazine from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health list coronary artery disease as the cause of death for legendary actor Tim Curry. The same document also noted a history of stroke and kidney cancer as other significant conditions that contributed to his passing. People reported that the document stated no operations were performed for Curry’s coronary artery disease, kidney cancer, or history of stroke. Curry died at his Los Angeles home on August 25 at the age of 80, according to the prior report. TMZ reported that police responded to a call at his house at roughly 11:23 PM and that foul play was not suspected.
A health battle that changed his career
Curry’s later years were shaped by a major stroke he suffered in 2012 while receiving a massage at his home. According to the account, Curry felt completely fine at the time, but his therapist noticed troubling signs and called 911 against his wishes. That decision saved his life, but the stroke left him using a wheelchair for the rest of his life. Afterward, Curry stepped back from much of his on-camera work and focused more on voiceover projects, a shift that still allowed fans to hear that unmistakable voice. Some actors need a spotlight the size of California. Curry could do more with a raised eyebrow and one line than many stars do with a whole press tour.
A career full of unforgettable roles
Before he became known to movie audiences, Curry began in London theater and appeared in the original West End cast of the musical “Hair” in 1968. His breakout role came as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” a performance that made him a permanent part of pop culture history. He later terrified a generation as Pennywise in the 1990 adaptation of Stephen King’s “It” and brought sharp comic timing to the role of Mr. Hector in “Home Alone 2,” the film that also included a famous cameo by President Trump.
A private man with a lasting legacy
Curry’s long list of credits included “Annie,” “FernGully,” “The Hunt for Red October,” “Muppet Treasure Island,” “Clue,” and “Addams Family Reunion.” He also received a Daytime Emmy Award for his work in 1991’s “Peter Pan and the Pirates,” along with an Artistic Achievement Award from the Actors’ Fund of America in 2015. Away from the screen, Curry kept his personal life very private. He never married and had no children, leaving behind a career that spoke loudly enough on its own.
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