‘Honorary Muppet’ Tim Curry remembered by his fuzzy former costars
- Actor Tim Curry died Tuesday night at his Los Angeles home at age 80, according to reports. The character actor was known for portraying memorable villains across stage and screen.
- Curry gained fame as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' and appeared in films like 'Annie,' 'Clue,' and 'It.' He performed extensively onstage in productions including 'Amadeus' and 'Spamalot.'
- The Muppets, including Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, remembered him as an 'unparalleled' performer who played Long John Silver. Rob Schneider praised his work in 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.'
- Luke Evans, who starred in a recent Broadway revival of 'The Rocky Horror Show,' shared an Instagram tribute to Curry. Evans wrote, 'There is, and will always be, only one Tim Curry.'
- Susan Sarandon, his 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' co-star, posted a tribute calling him 'funny, sexy, original' and noting his 'heart.' Despite living in a wheelchair following a 2012 stroke, Curry remained generous with fans.
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Luke Evans Shares Touching Tribute to Tim Curry: "A Bright Fierce Flame"
This story originally appeared on Out.Luke Evans is sharing his heartfelt message to Tim Curry following his death.Curry is a theater icon known for originating the iconic role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show. Earlier this year, Evans stepped into the stiletto heels in a Broadway revival that received rave reviews from critics.Since he was continuing the legacy of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Evans sent Curry a message just before his time…
Actor and comedian Rob Schneider is one of the many prominent figures paying tribute on Wednesday to the passing of colleague Tim Curry. The Brit died Tuesday evening at the age of 80 at his home in Los Angeles. Curry starred in dozens of films and series.
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