Tim Curry has died at 80. Curry passed away on August 25, 2026, at his Toluca Lake home. Though the cause of his death has not been revealed, he had suffered from several health problems for more than a decade.
Following the news, his Clue co-stars, Christopher Lloyd, Michael McKean, and Lesley Ann Warren, have paid tribute to him. They shared heartfelt messages online remembering their late co-star. Curry starred as Wadsworth in the 1985 mystery comedy Clue. The movie also featured Lloyd as Professor Plum, McKean as Mr. Green, and Warren as Miss Scarlet. Their performances helped make the film a cult classic.
Warren shared an emotional tribute on Instagram. She called Curry her “dear companion in crime” and praised his artistry. She wrote, “The brilliant, hilarious, hysterically funny, magician of artistry has left us. What an unbelievable joy to have shared a sound stage with him and to engage with such a master talent. I adored him. Bless his wild and inspired soul. Love you Tim.”
Lloyd also honored Curry on Instagram Stories. The actor shared a photo of Curry with a heart emoji. McKean took to X to remember their longtime friendship. He wrote, “My last conversation with Tim Curry was about life and love and laughter. The grim physical state he found himself in has now ended, a blessing. Our blessing was that we had Tim Curry in our lives. RIP, my friend.”
What other movies did Tim Curry star in besides Clue?
Tim Curry had a career spanning nearly six decades. His most popular early role was Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975). The performance made him an international cult icon. He later played Rooster Hannigan in Annie (1982) and Darkness in Ridley Scott’s Legend (1985). Curry also appeared in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) and played Long John Silver in Muppet Treasure Island (1996).
Horror fans will also remember Curry as Pennywise in the 1990 TV adaptation of Stephen King’s It. The performance became one of his most popular roles. Apart from films and TV shows, he also worked as a voice actor. He lent his voice to projects including The Wild Thornberrys, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and Over the Garden Wall. His final film role was in the 2024 horror movie Stream.
