Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, dies at age 80

Curry, a three-time Tony nominee, was best known for his portrayal of Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic musical.Tim Curry, the British actor best known for his star turn as Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at age 80.Curry, who had struggled with his health for more than a decade after a debilitating stroke, died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles, California, according to a statement released by his longtime manager, Marcia Hurwitz, on Wednesday. No cause of death was disclosed.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Iconic Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour passes away at age 79list 2 of 3‘The shining star of our family’: R&B singer D’Angelo passes away at age 51list 3 of 3Dolly Parton, beloved US country music icon, dies at 80end of listThe actor appeared in numerous movies, often as a hammy villain. He was nominated at the annual Tony Awards three times for Broadway roles and performed voice work in several animated films and television shows.But his most iconic role was as Frank-N-Furter, a cross-dressing scientist in the rock musical The Rocky Horror Show, which premiered in 1973 at the Royal Court Theatre in...