Tim Curry, known for his iconic roles in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "It," did not express fear of dying in his final interview, instead reflecting on mortality with a sense of acceptance.
"I don't fear death," Curry stated in an October 2025 segment of "CBS Sunday Morning." He described the prospect of passing as "very comforting" and added, "I want to earn it. I want to earn the privilege of not being here. … I think I might very well embrace it."
Despite his philosophical outlook, Curry clarified that he was actively trying to avoid death and was "not galloping toward it."
The actor's passing was reported by TMZ on Wednesday. Curry died at his home in North Hollywood, California, the previous evening. Law enforcement sources indicated that no foul play is suspected in his death.
Curry's health challenges began in 2012 when he suffered a stroke. He noted in the interview that his father, James Curry, had died of the same cause in 1958, a fact that immediately brought his father to mind following his own stroke.
![Actor Tim Curry in a wheelchair attends "The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do The Time Warp Again" premiere.]( "Actor Tim Curry in a wheelchair attends "The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do The Time Warp Again" premiere.")
Curry, who was 80 years old, gained widespread recognition for his versatile performances across film, television, and stage. His portrayal of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" remains a celebrated performance, alongside his chilling turn as Pennywise the Clown in the 1990 miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's "It."