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Tim Curry's Passing Sparks Worldwide Reflection: What Made Him an Icon?

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Legendary actor Tim Curry has died at age 80.

Tim Curry smiling while wearing a black suit and white shirt.

Tim Curry arrives at the WB Networks 2002 Summer Party at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel in Hollywood, California, on Saturday, July 13, 2002. ULOW LONDON FEATURES

Lobby card from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" featuring Patricia Quinn, Tim Curry, and Richard O'Brien in costume.

From left, actors Patricia Quinn, Tim Curry and Richard O’Brien as Magenta, Dr. Frank-N-Furter and Riff Raff, from the film, “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Getty Images

Tim Curry as Pennywise in Stephen King's "IT."

Tim Curry speaks during The Grammy Museum celebration of the music for “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” in Los Angeles in 2025. Getty Images

Tim Curry as Pennywise in Stephen King's "IT."

Tim Curry as Pennywise the clown in Stephen King’s “IT,” which aired in 1990. Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images

The “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” star passed away late Tuesday night, TMZ reported.

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