WATCH: Tim Curry’s unforgettable presence on television

Jackie, you know, news of his passing. was also confirmed by his publisher of. his memoir Vagabond that was released. last year. And in it, he discusses. suffering a stroke in 2012 that left him. in a wheelchair with some difficulty. speaking, but his mind remained sharp. Curry even narrated the audiobook. version more than 10 hours long despite. his condition. Now, he was best known. for a lot of colorful characters. including Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The. Rocky Horror Picture Show, a role he. first created on stage in London, eventually moving to Broadway. Now, in.

1975, the film version co-starred Susan. Sarandon. It's a cult classic, still. plays in theaters today. He also. appeared in Spamalot on Broadway, nominated for a Tony three times. He won. the award for his portrayal of Wolfgang. Amadeus Mozart in the original Broadway. production. His prolific career in film. and television included more than 200. roles, often playing the villain as the. butler in the movie Clue, the clown in. the horror movie It, the wizard in The.

Worst Witch, Long John Silver in Muppets. Treasure Island, and Rooster in the. movie version of Annie. British by. birth, Curry lived near Hollywood where. he died at his home at age 80. Uh the exact cause of death, Jackie, has. not been disclosed. Back to you. >> William, thank you very much. William La. Jeunesse.