Tim Curry's cause of death: Tim Curry, the British actor whose unforgettable performances in The Rocky Horror Picture Show , It and Clue made him a cult favourite across generations, died from coronary artery disease, according to newly released public health records. Curry died on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80 at his home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles. His cause of death was disclosed about a week after his death through documents from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health obtained by PEOPLE.
The records also listed a history of stroke and kidney cancer as conditions that contributed to his death. They did not identify either condition as the primary cause. The documents further indicated that Curry had not undergone surgery for coronary artery disease, stroke or kidney cancer.
