Tim Curry's Cause of Death Revealed

Tim Curry's Cause of Death Revealed

New details have been released about the death of beloved actor Tim Curry, who died at age 80 on August 25.

Curry died at his Los Angeles home from coronary artery disease. His medical records also listed a previous stroke and kidney cancer as contributing conditions.

The actor had faced significant health challenges for more than a decade. Curry suffered a major stroke in 2012 that affected his mobility and led him to step away from most on-camera acting. Even after that health setback, he continued working through voice roles and occasionally appeared at conventions and other events to meet fans.

Curry built a career spanning decades across film, television, theater and voice acting. His distinctive performances made him instantly recognizable to several generations of audiences.

Among his best-known roles was Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the 1975 musical that developed into one of cinema's most enduring cult classics. He also delivered memorable performances as Wadsworth in Clue, Pennywise in the 1990 television adaptation of It and the suspicious hotel concierge Mr. Hector in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.

His unmistakable voice, theatrical delivery and ability to move effortlessly between comedy, horror and drama helped make Curry one of Hollywood's most distinctive character actors.

???? Curry leaves behind a body of work that continues to introduce new audiences to the performances that defined his career.

Which Tim Curry role immediately comes to mind when you hear his name?