The Death of Tim Curry occurred on August 25th, 2026, at the age of 80. Curry was a widely beloved British actor and singer best known for his roles as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Pennywise in the 1990 television adaptation of Stephen King’s It, Wadsworth in Clue and Long John Silver in Muppet Treasure Island. His death was confirmed by his longtime friend and manager, Marcia Hurwitz, on August 26th, with a cause of death not immediately made public.[2]
News of Curry’s death quickly spread online in late August 2026, inspiring tributes from fans, former co-stars and other celebrities. His passing also prompted comparisons to the death of fellow 80-year-old music legend Dolly Parton, who died the previous day, with social media users reacting to the deaths of two beloved cultural figures in the same week.