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Tim Curry Dies at 80 After Stroke, Surgery

8/26/2026

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Tim Curry Dies

Tim Curry died at age 80 in his Toluca Lake home on Aug. 26, 2026.
Los Angeles Police Department investigated his death at the Toluca Lake residence on Aug. 25, 2026.
Manager Marcia Hurwitz confirmed Curry passed away peacefully at the Toluca Lake house.
After a 2012 stroke and brain surgery, he shifted to voice work, starring in FernGully and The Wild Thornberries.
His last on-screen appearance was the horror film Stream, released in August 2024.

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Tim Curry Remembered

Tim Curry died, and his death was reported the day after music legend Dolly Parton's passing.
In a 2025 interview, Curry said he feared neither death nor its timing, calling it a “privilege.”
Industry peers said his pioneering drag performance helped mainstream queer representation in cinema.
Fans and fellow actors posted tributes on social media, highlighting his influence on LGBTQ+ theater.

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Tim Curry Dies

Tim Curry died at age 80 in his Toluca Lake home on Aug. 26, 2026.
Los Angeles Police Department investigated his death at the Toluca Lake residence on Aug. 25, 2026.
Manager Marcia Hurwitz confirmed Curry passed away peacefully at the Toluca Lake house.
After a 2012 stroke and brain surgery, he shifted to voice work, starring in FernGully and The Wild Thornberries.
His last on-screen appearance was the horror film Stream, released in August 2024.

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