Obituary: Actor Tim Curry, celebrated for his work in games, has passed at age 80
Tim Curry, the celebrated British actor whose distinctive voice and stage presence defined performances across theater, film, television, and video games, has passed away at age 80. The actor died on August 26, 2026, at his home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, according to his longtime manager and friend Marcia Hurwitz.
Curry’s career was marked by iconic roles across multiple mediums, including the cross-dressing mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the villainous Darkness in Legend, and the malevolent clown Pennywise in Stephen King’s It. He also appeared in beloved family films such as Home Alone 2 and Muppet Treasure Island.
In video games, Curry brought his theatrical talents to a range of characters, most notably portraying Soviet Premier Anatoly Cherdenko in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 and lending his voice to Dragon Age: Origins in 2009, which marked his final video game performance. His work in the gaming industry demonstrated his versatility as a performer across interactive media.
In 2012, Curry suffered a severe stroke that profoundly impacted his health, leaving him wheelchair-bound and affecting his mobility and speech. In an October 2025 interview with CBS, Curry revealed the stroke’s significant impact, stating he had to relearn how to speak. Despite these health challenges, he continued to work in the entertainment industry for years following the incident.