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Tim Curry, Star of ‘Rocky Horror’ and ‘Clue,’ Dies at 80
Tim Curry, the English actor who became a massively popular cult figure thanks to his performances in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” “Clue” and the TV miniseries “It,” has died. He was 80.
Police responded to a death investigation for a male in his 80s at La Maida street at 11:20pm Tuesday night, the LAPD said.
An immediate cause of death was unclear. In 2012, Curry suffered a major stroke and had been dealing with health problems in the years since.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more information.
By: NBC Palm Springs
August 26, 2026
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