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Tim Curry Remembered by Michael McKean, the Muppets, Luke Evans and More

Tim Curry, the flamboyant star of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' has died, sparking an outpouring of tributes from Hollywood.

By · Published August 29, 2026  22:02 UTC · Updated August 30, 2026  00:27 UTC

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Tim Curry died at 80, prompting tributes from Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Michael McKean, the Muppets, Luke Evans and others, and a performance of “I’m Going Home” by past and present Frank‑N‑Furters. He was also named an honorary Muppet alongside Dolly Parton.

Coverage of the story tapered off after the series of memorials and career retrospectives.

Epilogue added 47d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 7 distinct news outlets with 8 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 5.
  • Primary Driver: Tim Curry, the flamboyant star of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' has died, sparking an outpouring of tributes from Hollywood.
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Tim Curry, best known for his role as Frank-N-Furter in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' has died. Curry's passing was announced by USA Today and the Portland Mercury. Tributes poured in from Curry's colleagues and fans. Michael McKean, Luke Evans, and the Muppets were among those who honored Curry.

Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick, Curry's co-stars in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' paid tribute to his generosity. The Hollywood Reporter noted that Curry was honored with a performance of 'I'm Going Home' by current and former actors who played Frank-N-Furter. TODAY.com reported that Curry was named an honorary Muppet, joining a select group that includes Dolly Parton. Variety and Playbill covered Curry's career, celebrating his contributions to camp and horror genres.

Curry's roles in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' and 'It' were particularly noted. The Portland Mercury mentioned Curry's flamboyant persona, which has left a lasting impact on popular culture.

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What was Tim Curry's most famous role?

Tim Curry is best known for his role as Frank-N-Furter in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show.'

Who has paid tribute to Tim Curry?

Tributes have come from Michael McKean, Luke Evans, the Muppets, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, and others.

What other notable roles did Tim Curry have?

Curry also had a significant role in the horror film 'It.'

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