‘Honorary Muppet’ Tim Curry remembered by his fuzzy former costars
- Actor Tim Curry died Tuesday night at his Los Angeles home at age 80, according to reports. The character actor was known for portraying memorable villains across stage and screen.
- Curry gained fame as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' and appeared in films like 'Annie,' 'Clue,' and 'It.' He performed extensively onstage in productions including 'Amadeus' and 'Spamalot.'
- The Muppets, including Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, remembered him as an 'unparalleled' performer who played Long John Silver. Rob Schneider praised his work in 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.'
- Luke Evans, who starred in a recent Broadway revival of 'The Rocky Horror Show,' shared an Instagram tribute to Curry. Evans wrote, 'There is, and will always be, only one Tim Curry.'
- Susan Sarandon, his 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' co-star, posted a tribute calling him 'funny, sexy, original' and noting his 'heart.' Despite living in a wheelchair following a 2012 stroke, Curry remained generous with fans.
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Luke Evans Shares Touching Tribute to Tim Curry: "A Bright Fierce Flame"
This story originally appeared on Out.Luke Evans is sharing his heartfelt message to Tim Curry following his death.Curry is a theater icon known for originating the iconic role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show. Earlier this year, Evans stepped into the stiletto heels in a Broadway revival that received rave reviews from critics.Since he was continuing the legacy of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Evans sent Curry a message just before his time…
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