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

Tim Curry’s death sparks a surprise honor: the flamboyant star is named an honorary Muppet, joining a tiny elite that includes Dolly Parton.

By · Published August 28, 2026 at 09:45 UTC · Updated August 28, 2026 at 09:45 UTC

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Source diversity sample: People.com · TODAY.com · The Hollywood Reporter · USA Today · Portland Mercury · Variety · Playbill.

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The title, previously bestowed on only a few entertainers such as Dolly Parton, places him in a rare group, creating a striking contrast between his passing and the celebratory accolade. Friends and fellow performers quickly issued tributes. Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick called Curry generous in a People.com piece, while Luke Evans, Paul Soileau and Jake Shears performed the song “I’m Going Home” for him, a video shared by Playbill.

The Hollywood Reporter described a joint “I’m Going Home” performance by past and present Frank‑N‑Furters. Michael McKean, the Muppets and other collaborators were highlighted in Variety’s remembrance article, which also celebrated his camp style from Rocky Horror to It. The collective remembrance now spans major entertainment outlets, reinforcing Curry’s influence across film, stage and puppetry.

His honorary Muppet designation, noted by TODAY.com, cements his status alongside a select elite, ensuring his camp legacy remains a reference point for future performers.

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What honorary title was Tim Curry given after his death?

He was posthumously named an honorary Muppet, a title previously held by a small group that includes Dolly Parton, according to TODAY.com.

Which co‑stars paid tribute and how?

Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick offered a tribute describing Curry as generous in People.com, while Luke Evans, Paul Soileau and Jake Shears performed “I’m Going Home” in a video reported by Playbill.

How have entertainment outlets characterized Curry’s career?

Variety highlighted his camp work from “Rocky Horror” to “It,” and multiple publications noted his impact across film, stage and puppetry.

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