# Rocky Horror star Tim Curry’s cause of death revealed as coronary artery disease

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- BBC News, 2026-09-02 23:47 UTC
- Culture
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8z7wypzqxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> British actor Tim Curry died of coronary artery disease at his Los Angeles home on 25 August, aged 80, his spokesperson confirmed. His death certificate also listed a history of stroke and kidney cancer as significant conditions. Curry became famous as Dr Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and was remembered by fellow performers and fans.