Tim Curry: Rocky Horror to Pennywise | Music News

Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

Tim Curry, the unforgettable Dr. Frank-N-Furter who turned The Rocky Horror Show into a global cult classic, has died at 80. From his breakout stage role in Hair to his iconic film performance alongside Susan Sarandon and Meat Loaf, Curry became a symbol of bold self-expression — receiving heartfelt fan letters for helping people explore their identities. Beyond Rocky Horror, he dazzled as Pennywise in It, won an Olivier Award for Pirates of Penzance, starred in Will & Grace, and even released rock albums. After surviving a stroke in 2012, he continued creating until his memoir’s release in…