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Tim Curry Dies at 80; No Foul Play Reported

8/28/2026

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Curry Memorial

Broadway’s Studio 54 production held a memorial after Curry’s death, with performers singing “I’m Going Home.”
Luke Evans posted an Instagram letter saying he had written to Curry during the final weeks of his Broadway run.
Michael McKean said their last conversation focused on life, love and laughter, and he called Curry’s passing a blessing.
The Los Angeles Police Department arrived at 23:23 on Tuesday and officers reported no foul play.

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Tim Curry Dies

Tim Curry died at age 80 in Los Angeles on Tuesday night.
Manager Marcia Hurwitz confirmed Curry’s death, releasing no cause.
Curry suffered a 2012 stroke that left him wheelchair-bound.
Curry originated Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
He voiced Captain Hook in 1991’s Peter Pan and the Pirates, earning a Daytime Emmy.

History

Historical Context

The first Daytime Emmy Awards, created by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, were held on May 28, 1974 at Rockefeller Center and televised on NBC, establishing a dedicated ceremony for daytime programming. Tim Curry, celebrated for his role as Captain Hook, died, prompting renewed focus on honoring pioneering performers and sparking talk of lifetime-achievement categories.

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Curry Memorial

Broadway’s Studio 54 production held a memorial after Curry’s death, with performers singing “I’m Going Home.”
Luke Evans posted an Instagram letter saying he had written to Curry during the final weeks of his Broadway run.
Michael McKean said their last conversation focused on life, love and laughter, and he called Curry’s passing a blessing.
The Los Angeles Police Department arrived at 23:23 on Tuesday and officers reported no foul play.

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