Tim Curry died from coronary artery disease, TMZ has confirmed.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health made the determination -- first reported on by People -- that coronary artery disease was Tim's main cause of death. Kidney cancer and his history of strokes were listed as underlying causes.
Tim Curry is being remembered by the very production that made him famous ... with Broadway's 'Rocky Horror Show' cast giving him major kudos, including the actor who now plays Tim's iconic role.
During Wednesday's Broadway revival of the film, the cast turned serious as they paid homage to Tim, with Paul Soileau leading the tribute.
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Paul told the crowd, "If you trace it all back, 53 years ago there's one home and one vessel; one mothership that Frank-N-Furter can actually call home. And it's Tim Curry." The audience burst out in applause, chanting "Tim! Tim! Tim!"
We broke the story ... Tim died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles amid several health issues. The actor was best known for playing Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 cult classic movie, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."
9/2/2026 12:24 PM PT --Tim Curry's cause of death has just been revealed.
Tim Curry-- the legendary film and TV actor best known for playing Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" -- has died ... TMZ has learned.
Sources tell TMZ the actor -- who had been plagued with serious health issues for more than a decade -- passed away late Tuesday night at his Los Angeles home.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... police responded to his house at 11:23 PM Tuesday night. We're told there is no foul play suspected in the case.
Dispatch audio obtained by TMZ reveals police responded to a death investigation at his home. The Los Angeles Fire Department says they were called earlier in the night over a medical emergency ... and the subject was pronounced dead at the scene.
Tim Curry fans have at least one more movie to look forward to ... because TMZ has learned he finished filming his final role before he died.
It was reported in early June, Tim was set to star in "STREAM 2: Sudden Death" as the role of Lockwood in the upcoming project ... and we spoke to the film's director, Michael Leavy, who told us Tim finished all of his scenes.
Michael tells TMZ ... he's shocked and devastated that Tim is now gone -- adding he was a "true cultural icon" and an honor to work with. He says the whole team feels incredibly fortunate that Tim will forever be linked to the franchise.
Tim Curry didn't go out nearly as much in recent years after a massive stroke made it hard for him to get around ... but he did treat himself to a pub outing with some pals a few days after he turned 80.
Photogs captured Tim getting out of a red van with the help of a caregiver ... who wheeled him into a popular North Hollywood pub on April 23 ... 4 days after his 80th birthday.
We're told Tim met with some friends, shared a few laughs, then left the establishment.
