Social media users are expressing concern and speculating about a "curse" affecting the cast of the 1992 film Home Alone 2: Lost in New York following the recent death of actor Tim Curry. Curry, who portrayed the Plaza Hotel's concierge Mr. Hector, became the third cast member from the movie to pass away this year.

The news of Curry's death at age 80 on Tuesday came shortly after the passing of Brenda Fricker, 81, who played the Pigeon Lady, and approximately eight months after the death of Catherine O'Hara, 71, who starred as matriarch Kate McCallister. Fans took to platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to share their grief and observe the trend, with many noting that rewatching the holiday classic may now be a more somber experience.

Some posts highlighted screenshots of the three actors in the film, accompanied by comments about the "Home Alone curse." "That Home Alone 2 rewatch at Christmas is REALLY gonna hit huh," one widely shared tweet read. Others expressed sadness over the inevitable reminder of deceased actors during traditional viewings of the film.

Amidst discussions of the cast's recent losses, brief mentions of President Donald Trump's cameo appearance in the film also surfaced on social media. Some users made veiled remarks referencing his role in relation to the cast deaths.

Curry, an accomplished actor also known for his roles in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Clue, and It, died at his home in Los Angeles. His manager confirmed the news on Wednesday. A cause of death was not immediately provided, though Curry had been managing serious health issues, including a stroke in 2012 that affected his mobility.

O'Hara, a celebrated figure in comedy, passed away in January. Fricker, an Oscar-winning Irish actress, died on July 16.

Fans also remembered John Heard, who played Kevin McCallister's father, Peter, in the film. Heard died in July 2017 at the age of 71.

Tributes for Curry poured in from fellow actors, including Carol Burnett, who worked with him on the 1982 movie musical Annie. "Nobody could play lovable villains better than he could," Burnett wrote on Instagram. "He was a dear friend. I was blessed to know him."

Rosie O'Donnell and Selma Blair also shared heartfelt messages on social media, remembering Curry as a "sweetest man" and "kind and wonderful" individual.