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Tim Curry, star of The Rocky HorrorPicture Show, dies at age 80

Curry, a three-time Tony nominee, was best known for his portrayal of Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic musical.

Al Jazeera27 Aug 2026, 12:07 amUpdated 1d ago1 min readWorldWorld

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Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, dies at age 80

Curry, a three-time Tony nominee, was best known for his portrayal of Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic musical.

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Source: Al Jazeera. Published 27 Aug 2026, 12:07 am.

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