Command & Conquer Actor Tim Curry Has Died

Command And Conquer Legend Tim Curry Has Passed Away At 80 Published Aug 26, 2026, 12:08 PM EDT Joshua Robertson is an editor for TheGamer, having working in news, guides, features, and reviews since 2022. They have written thousands of news stories, ranging from industry-breaking events, to smaller, more personal community pieces, and have covered several high-profile showcases such as The Game Awards and Nintendo Directs. Joshua is considered an expert in soulslikes, horror, JRPGs and everything Final Fantasy, having written extensive coverage for massively popular online titles like Final Fantasy 14. Sign in to your TheGamer account It's been a pretty brutal week for celebrity deaths so far, with the announcement that the legendary Dolly Parton had passed away yesterday, but today's news hits a bit harder for those within the gaming industry. First reported by TMZ, legendary actor Tim Curry has now sadly passed away at the age of 80. According to TMZ's report, Curry passed away at some point on Tuesday night after police arrived at his house in Los Angeles at 11:23PM. No cause of death appears to have been released just yet, but TMZ has reportedly been told that there was no foul play in the case. In fact, it's been reported for a while that Curry has been dealing with pretty severe health issues for quite some time. Tim Curry Was A True Gaming Icon Tim Curry was obviously more well known for his majorly villainous roles in massive TV shows and movies like Rocky Horror Picture Show, Muppet Treasure Island and The Wild Thornberrys, but he lent his voice to almost every medium out there during his career, and gaming is no exception. He had a handful of roles in a few notable games, though you'll most likely remember his iconic role as Premier Anatoly Cherdenko in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3. The delivery of the line "SPACE" has tickled many gamers across the globe with how hammy and ridiculous it is, and you can even see people flocking to clips of that very moment on YouTube to pay their respects. On top of that, he also played Emperor Doviculus in the cult classic title Brutal Legend, as well as Arl Rendon Howe in Dragon Age: Origins. Again, two very villainous roles that Tim Curry made his own with his unique brand of over-the-top acting and incredible voice. He will be missed by man, and the gaming industry has lost another true legend. Released October 28, 2008 ESRB t Developer(s) EA Los Angeles Publisher(s) Electronic Arts Engine SAGE 2.0 Multiplayer Local Multiplayer Franchise Command & Conquer Genre(s) Real-Time Strategy