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Tim Curry Legacy: From Rocky Horror to Vagabond | Brisbane News
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Legendary actor Tim Curry, famed for his electrifying role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at 80. After a debilitating stroke in 2012 that left him unable to walk and forced him to relearn how to speak — a journey he described as “very weird” — Curry’s resilience shone through. Beyond his cult icon status, he brought unforgettable life to Pennywise in It, the concierge in Home Alone 2, and starred in classics like Annie and Clue. A celebrated stage performer with Tony nods for Amadeus and Spamalot, Curry also released his memoir Vagabond in 2025. His legacy as a chameleon of talent and charisma endures across generations.
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