At age 80: Tim Curry's cause of death revealed
A week after he passed away at the age of 80, the Los Angeles Department of Public Health released the death certificate of the "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" star: these are the medical reasons and complex background that led to the esteemed actor's death.
Just a week after the entertainment world said goodbye to film and theater legend Tim Curry, who is etched in collective memory for his iconic role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," the medical details behind his death at age 80 are revealed.
According to the official death certificate from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Curry passed away as a result of coronary artery disease. The documents indicate that a stroke he suffered in the past as well as a history of kidney cancer contributed to the deterioration of his condition, but were not the direct cause of death. It was also noted that no surgeries were performed in his final moments.
The esteemed actor, who had dealt with mobility limitations in recent years and used a wheelchair, passed away at his home in California. Beyond "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," Curry left behind a rich cinematic and television legacy: from Pennywise the clown in the original version of "It," through unforgettable roles in the films "Clue" and "Home Alone 2," to a thriving voice-acting career and nominations for the prestigious Tony Award.
