--- title: "Tim Curry, actor known for 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' dies at 80" description: "Both outlets reported Tim Curry's death at 80, noting his role as a singing, lingerie-clad “sweet transvestite” in *The Rocky Horror Picture Show* and his baritone voice. The framing and details were nearly identical across the excerpts, with no significant variation in emphasis or additional context provided." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/4818-tim-curry-dead-at-80-as-fans-remember-iconic-rocky-horror site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Tim Curry, actor known for 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' dies at 80 entertainment · latest filing 28 Aug 2026, 8:02 AM PKT · 26–28 Aug 2026 · 9 articles from 9 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 27 Aug 2026 — Tim Curry, actor known for 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' dies at 80 (2 outlets) > Both outlets reported Tim Curry's death at 80, noting his role as a singing, lingerie-clad “sweet transvestite” in *The Rocky Horror Picture Show* and his baritone voice. The framing and details were nearly identical across the excerpts, with no significant variation in emphasis or additional context provided. - **Daily Times** — [Tim Curry dies at 80](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1544557/tim-curry-dies-at-80/) · 28 Aug 2026, 8:02 AM PKT > Tim Curry, the baritone-voiced British actor who pranced to movie fame as a singing, lingerie-clad “sweet transvestite” in the 1975 cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” has died at the age of 80, his manager said on Wednesday. A cause of death was not immediately given, but Curry had been in ill health for […] - **Business Recorder** — [Tim Curry, actor famed for 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' dead at 80](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40436670/tim-curry-actor-famed-for-rocky-horror-picture-show-dead-at-80) · 27 Aug 2026, 1:20 PM PKT · 97% identical wording to the newest filing > Tim Curry, the baritone-voiced British actor who pranced to movie fame as a singing, lingerie-clad “sweet transvestite” in the 1975 cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” has died at the age of 80, his manager said on Wednesday. A cause of death was not immediately given, but Curry had been in ill health ​for some time. He died peacefully on Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles, his manage... ### 26 Aug 2026 — Tim Curry, actor known for 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' dies at 80 (7 outlets) > Most outlets led with Curry's death at 80 and highlighted his role as Dr. Frank N. Furter in *The Rocky Horror Picture Show*. Several also noted his other notable roles, Tony nominations, and voice acting work. Aaj News and Hum News English provided more detail on his career, with Hum News listing eight defining roles. The News International and 24 News HD briefly mentioned the cause of death as unconfirmed or not specified. Geo News and Minute Mirror focused more on fan reactions and legacy. - **24 News HD** — ['Rocky Horror Picture Show' star Tim Curry dead at 80](https://www.24newshd.tv/27-Aug-2026/rocky-horror-picture-show-star-tim-curry-dead-80) · 27 Aug 2026, 10:57 AM PKT > Tim Curry, the English actor best known for his star turn as Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic musical film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has died at the age of 80, US media reported Wednesday. - **Hum News English** — [Tim Curry dies at 80: Eight roles that defined the British acting icon](https://humenglish.com/latest/tim-curry-dies-at-80-eight-roles-that-defined-the-british-acting-icon/) · 27 Aug 2026, 10:17 AM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > British actor Tim Curry, celebrated for his theatrical performances, distinctive voice and unforgettable portrayals of villains and eccentric characters, has died aged 80. Curry died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday, his manager confirmed. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed but it was reported that the actor had reportedly been in poor health for some time. Across ... - **Aaj News (English)** — [Tim Curry, actor famed for 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' dead at 80](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330469635/tim-curry-actor-famed-for-rocky-horror-picture-show-dead-at-80) · 27 Aug 2026, 9:28 AM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > Tim Curry, the baritone-voiced British actor who pranced to movie fame as a singing, lingerie-clad “sweet transvestite” in the 1975 cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” has died at the age of 80, his manager said on Wednesday. A cause of death was not immediately given, but Curry had been in ill health ​for some time. He died peacefully on Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles, his manage... - **Geo News** — [Tim Curry dead at 80 as fans remember iconic Rocky Horror star](https://www.geo.tv/latest/679318-tim-curry-dead-at-80-as-fans-remember-iconic-rocky-horror-star) · 26 Aug 2026, 9:25 PM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > Tim Curry, the actor loved by millions of fans, has died at the age of 80. Curry was known for many famous roles, but he is best remembered for playing Dr. Frank N. Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The actor was found dead at his home in Los Angeles on August 25,... - **The News International** — [Tim Curry, known for offbeat roles, dies at 80](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1413725-tim-curry-known-for-offbeat-roles-dies-at-80) · 26 Aug 2026, 9:24 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Tim Curry, known for offbeat roles, dies at 80Tim Curry, the legendary actor with several unforgettable characters, has passed away.He was 80.According to TMZ, he died at his home in Los Angeles. It is unclear what his cause of death is.Though back in 2012, he suffered a major stroke during a... - **Minute Mirror** — [Tim Curry, iconic ‘Rocky Horror’ star, dies at 80](https://minutemirror.com.pk/tim-curry-iconic-rocky-horror-star-dies-at-80-619038/) · 26 Aug 2026, 9:18 PM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > British actor Tim Curry, best known for his unforgettable performance as Dr. Frank N. Furter in - **The Express Tribune** — [Tim Curry, actor famed for 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' and 'IT', dead at 80](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2625977/tim-curry-actor-famed-for-rocky-horror-picture-show-and-it-dead-at-80) · 26 Aug 2026, 4:50 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Curry appeared in films as a villain, earned three Tony nominations and voiced many animated films and shows ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. "% related" compares whole stories, not single articles — see [what the percentages mean](https://harzaviya.com/methodology). - [Tim Curry's cause of death revealed a week after his death](https://harzaviya.com/stories/6245-tim-curry-cause-of-death-comes-to-light-a-week-later) · 3 Sep 2026 · 2 outlets · 89% related 9 articles from 9 outlets, 26–28 Aug 2026. 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