Tributes to the actor Tim Curry are pouring in from friends, fans, and colleagues across social media platforms following his death on Tuesday night. Curry, who was 80 years old, was remembered for his diverse and memorable performances.
Carol Burnett, who co-starred with Curry in the 1982 film adaptation of "Annie," shared her memories on Instagram. "We had such a wonderful time working together on ‘Annie,’" Burnett wrote. "Nobody could play lovable villains better than he could."
Comedian Jillian Bell posted a photograph of Curry, stating that he "was the person who made me want to be an actor." The Muppets also paid tribute on Instagram, sharing a picture of Curry as Long John Silver from "Muppets Treasure Island." The post noted, "Few humans have earned the title of honorary Muppet more than the legendary Tim Curry."
Other former colleagues and fans expressed their admiration for Curry on platforms including X and Threads, with author Stephen King among those honoring the actor on the latter.
Curry was celebrated for a career that spanned decades, featuring roles in productions such as "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," "Clue," and "It."