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METRO Legendary actor Tim Curry has passed away aged 80

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The post leverages the widespread recognition and emotional connection viewers have with Tim Curry and his iconic roles, tapping into nostalgia and shared cultural memory to drive engagement.

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This slideshow from Metro announces the passing of legendary actor Tim Curry at the age of 80. It features images of him in iconic roles such as Dr. Frank-N-Furter from The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Pennywise from It, and Wadsworth from Clue.

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1Announcement of Tim Curry's passing
2Image of Tim Curry
3Image from The Rocky Horror Picture Show
4Image as Pennywise from It
5Image as Wadsworth from Clue

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METRO Legendary actor Tim Curry has passed away aged 80 METRO ANNSYLVANIA METRO METRO

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Tim Curry, the unforgettable star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died aged 80. The British actor became a cult icon as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 classic, before going on to deliver memorable performances as Pennywise in It, Wadsworth in Clue and the concierge in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Curry's career stretched across film, television, theater and voice acting, earning him three Tony nominations and a Daytime Emmy. He continued working after suffering a major stroke in 2012, including voice roles and a 2025 memoir, Vagabond. He died at his Los Angeles home on Tuesday night. No foul play is suspected, and his cause of death has not been disclosed. A true one-of-a-kind performer. 🖤 #TimCurry #RockyHorror #RockyHorrorPictureShow #Pennywise #StephenKing