Tim Curry, the British actor known for his memorable roles as the hotel manager in 'Home Alone 2' and Pennywise in Stephen King's 'It,' has died at the age of 80.
Curry passed away on August 25 at his home in Los Angeles, according to his long-time manager and friend, Marsha Hurwitz. The cause of death has not been disclosed. The Los Angeles police also responded to the home and conducted an investigation but found no suspicious circumstances.
Born in 1946 in Cheshire, England, Curry studied theater at the University of Birmingham and had a career spanning nearly 60 years on stage and screen. He gained international fame for his role as the eccentric scientist Dr. Frank N. Furter in the 1975 cult classic 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' where he created an iconic character with his unique charisma and commanding stage presence.
Following this, Curry portrayed a variety of memorable villains and characters in films such as 'Annie,' 'Clue,' and 'Legend.' He is particularly familiar to audiences for his role as the grumpy hotel manager in 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.'
Online communities and social media have frequently referenced Curry's portrayal of Pennywise in the 1990 TV miniseries 'It,' based on Stephen King's novel. His performance left a lasting impression, combining humor and horror.
In his later years, Curry faced health challenges. After suffering a stroke in 2012 or 2013, he began using a wheelchair, which limited his public appearances. However, he continued to participate in voice acting and fan events.
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