Tim Curry's official cause of death revealed 1 week after tragic passing
The Rocky Horror Picture Show star Tim Curry died of coronary artery disease at age 80, health records show.

English actor Tim Curry, renowned for his starring roles in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Clue, and It, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the age of 80. His official cause of death was publicly confirmed one week after his passing.[1][2][3][4][5]
Official documentation from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, obtained and reported by People magazine, revealed that Curry died of coronary artery disease, which was identified as his primary cause of death.[2][4]
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health records also listed a history of stroke and kidney cancer as other significant conditions that contributed to the actor's death.[2][4]



