The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the cause of death for actor Tim Curry, who died at age 80 on August 25 at his home in Toluca Lake. According to official documents obtained by multiple outlets, Curry’s death was attributed to coronary artery disease, with stroke and kidney cancer listed as contributing conditions.
The documents indicate Curry did not undergo surgery for any of these conditions. A representative for the actor, Jimmy Franco, senior director of publicity at Grand Central Publishing, confirmed the cause of death in a statement to Fox News Digital.
The Los Angeles Police Department reported responding to Curry’s residence at approximately 11:20 p.m. on August 25 for a death investigation. No foul play was suspected, and the death was ruled non-criminal.
Curry, a Tony Award-nominated actor, rose to fame as the iconic Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 cult classic ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’, a role he first performed in London in 1973 before bringing it to Broadway and film. He later became known for his portrayal of the evil clown Pennywise in the 1990 miniseries ‘It’, as well as memorable turns in ‘Clue’, ‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York’, and ‘The Three Musketeers’.
The actor’s career spanned theater, film, and television, earning him three Tony Award nominations for ‘My Favorite Year’, ‘Amadeus’, and ‘Spamalot’. He won a Daytime Emmy Award and received a Primetime Emmy nomination for his work in voice acting, including roles in ‘FernGully: The Last Rainforest’ and ‘Over the Garden Wall’.
Curry suffered a stroke in 2013, which left him with mobility limitations and confined to a wheelchair until his death. His passing has drawn tributes from colleagues, including Carol Burnett and Lesley Ann Warren, who worked with him on stage and screen.
The actor’s family has not publicly commented on his death beyond the confirmation provided by his publisher.