Tim Curry, the actor who became a cult icon as Dr Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and terrified audiences as Pennywise, has died aged 80.
The actor passed away late Tuesday night at his home in Los Angeles after being plagued by serious health issues for more than a decade, according to TMZ.
Health battle and legacy
Curry had faced serious health problems for over ten years, though the specific cause of death has not been disclosed. His career spanned stage and screen, with his role in the 1975 musical horror comedy earning him a lasting place in pop culture.
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