Luke Evans revealed that Tim Curry responded to his letter while the actor was seriously ill. Evans recalled Curry’s response during a recent appearance. The actor also shared the last impact Curry had on his career.
Luke Evans says Tim Curry responded to his heartfelt letter shortly before his death
Luke Evans reflected on his relationship with Tim Curry and shared how he responded to his letter shortly before his death.
During the Toronto International Film Festival, Luke Evans spoke to Entertainment Weekly and recalled Curry, saying, “He was very appreciative. I think he was very sick when he got the letter — he was struggling a lot — and I’ve spoken to his publisher since. He struggled to speak and talk, so I think he was really in a bad place, but what a legacy.”
Evans shared that fellow actor Tim Curry responded to a heartfelt letter he sent to the actor shortly before Curry’s death at the age of 80.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show star died of coronary artery disease. Curry also had a history of stroke and kidney cancer. These conditions were made public but were not the underlying cause of his death.
Evans recalled that he had a “deep connection” with Curry as he finished his stint as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the Rocky Horror Show on Broadway.
“What was very strange was the day that he did die, the news — of all the incredible things he did, and he did many incredible, iconic roles — it always started with the same person: Frank-N-Furter,” Evans said.
Following Curry’s death, Evans shared the letter he wrote to Curry on Instagram. He wrote, “Although we’ve never met, you’ve been part of this journey from the very beginning. Every actor who puts on Frank inevitably walks into a conversation that started with you, and I’ve felt that every single night.”
Tim Curry originally played the role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the Rocky Horror Show.
