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Tim Curry, Rocky Horror Picture Show star, dies aged 80

The death has been announced of the British actor Tim Curry, best known for his starring role in the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He was 80.

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26 Aug 2026, 16:44 UTC
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26 Aug 2026, 16:30 UTC
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The death has been announced of the British actor Tim Curry, best known for his starring role in the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He was 80.
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    Tim Curry, Rocky Horror Picture Show star, dies aged 80

    The death has been announced of the British actor Tim Curry, best known for his starring role in the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He was 80.

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  • machine language-signal Death or self-harm observable-rules-v1 / 65% rule confidence
  • publisher category Movies rss-category
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#2823
Observed
26 Aug 2026, 16:44 UTC
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