Rocky Horror Picture Show star Tim Curry dead at 80 after long health battle forced him to step away from acting

LEGENDARY English actor and Rocky Horror Picture Show star Tim Curry has passed away aged 80 The iconic actor, who suffered a stroke in 2012 leaving him partially paralysed on one side of his body, passed away in his Los Angeles home, TMZ reports. Tim Curry was seen on a rare outing in Los Angeles today Credit: BackGrid Tim is a celebrated actor, known for his roles in cult films Credit: Getty The health crisis forced him to step away from acting and public life for several years. A celebrated actor, Tim is known for his charismatic performances in film, television, and theatre. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! He held several villainous roles, earning a name for himself as one of TV’s best known antagonists. He became a cult icon playing Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Curry suffered a stroke in 2012 Credit: Getty He became a cult icon playing Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show Credit: Alamy He also held a role as Pennywise the Dancing Clown in the 1990 adaptation of Stephen King’s It. Curry was also known for roles in Home Alone, Scary Movie, and the Three Musketeers. The stroke had a severe impact on Tim’s mobility, leaving him reliant on a wheelchair and carers for support with everyday tasks. Since 2012, Tim has undergone extensive physical therapy and rehabilitation to regain as much movement and speech as possible. Most read in Showbiz He had kept a low profile in recent years, rarely seen in public and not active in major acting projects. In 2015, almost three years after his stroke, he made a rare public appearance at the Actors Fund Tony Awards Viewing Party in Los Angeles and received a lifetime achievement award. He spoke openly about his recovery, highlighting how maintaining his sense of humour was vital to coping with his health challenges.