# Tim Curry, star of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ and ‘It’, dies at 80

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- France 24, 2026-08-26 18:09 UTC
- Culture
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/culture/20260826-tim-curry-star-of-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-and-it-dies-at-80

> British character actor Tim Curry has died at 80, his manager said on Wednesday. He was best known for creating the flamboyant villain Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, while also building a gallery of memorable villains for stage and screen.

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