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Tim Curry, the unforgettable Dr. Frank-N-Furter who turned The Rocky Horror Show into a global cult classic, has died at 80. From his breakout stage role in Hair to his iconic film performance alongside Susan Sarandon and Meat Loaf, Curry became a symbol of bold self-expression — receiving heartfelt fan letters for helping people explore their identities. Beyond Rocky Horror, he dazzled as Pennywise in It, won an Olivier Award for Pirates of Penzance, starred in Will & Grace, and even released rock albums. After surviving a stroke in 2012, he continued creating until his memoir’s release in 2025, ending his final interview with quiet grace — saying he wanted to “earn the privilege of not being here.”

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