Tim Curry, Rocky Horror Icon, Dies at 80: Tim Curry, celebrated for
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His portrayal shattered mainstream gender norms, cementing The Rocky Horror Picture Show as a decades-long cultural touchstone for LGBTQ+ visibility and artistic freedom.
Tim Curry, celebrated for his iconic role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at age 80. Co-star Susan Sarandon led tributes honoring his legacy in stage and screen.
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Susan Sarandon leads tributes to Rocky Horror Picture Show co-star Tim Curry
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Tim Curry, 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' star, dies at 80
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