Tim Curry's Cause of Death Confirmed as Coronary Artery Disease

Tim Curry, the British actor known for his role in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, died of coronary artery disease, as confirmed by his spokesman to the BBC. Curry passed away at his home in Los Angeles on August 25 at the age of 80. In addition to coronary artery disease, the death certificate filed in Los Angeles County indicated that Curry had a history of stroke and kidney cancer, which were significant conditions contributing to his death. Following a near-fatal stroke in 2012, Curry utilized a wheelchair and focused on voice acting, expressing gratitude that the stroke did not affect his ability to speak. He continued to participate in film conventions and published his memoir, Vagabond, last year, discussing his medical incident and recovery. In a quote reported by People, Curry reflected on his survival, stating, "If there was anything impressed upon me in the aftermath, it was just how remarkable it was that I was still alive." Tributes from fellow actors included comments from Susan Sarandon, who described Curry as "funny, sexy, original," and Michael McKean, who noted that Curry had been in a "grim physical state" but remained generous with his fans. Curry was born in Warrington, England, in 1946 and began his acting career in the 1968 London production of Hair. He gained fame for his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show and had notable roles in various films and stage productions, including Pennywise in Stephen King's It and King Arthur in Spamalot.