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Police Report No Foul Play in Tim Curry Death

8/27/2026

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Summary

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Tim Curry died at age 80 in Los Angeles on August 25, 2026.
Manager Marcia Hurwitz publicly announced his death.
Police reported the death involved no foul play.
A cause of death was not disclosed.
He had been wheelchair-bound since a 2012 stroke and originated Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

History

Historical Context

The Rocky Horror Show opened in London on 19 June 1973, then became the 1975 film directed by Jim Sharman and starring Tim Curry. Midnight screenings began at New York’s Waverly Theater in April 1976, turning the movie into a cult phenomenon with over 2,960 London performances and a global audience of about 30 million. Curry’s death on 25 August 2026 revives preservation efforts for the stage production.

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Story summary

Tim Curry died at age 80 in Los Angeles on August 25, 2026.
Manager Marcia Hurwitz publicly announced his death.
Police reported the death involved no foul play.
A cause of death was not disclosed.
He had been wheelchair-bound since a 2012 stroke and originated Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

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