Tim Curry dies at 80; celebrated for Rocky Horror, Red Alert 3, and game roles

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Tim Curry died late Tuesday night at his home in Los Angeles at age 80. He was best known for stage and screen turns such as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show and for playing Premier Anatoly Cherdenko in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3, and he extended his career into videogames. His performances shaped cult film and gaming culture. Curry suffered a major stroke in 2012, underwent brain surgery, and was left partially paralyzed with short-term memory impairment.

• Died late Tuesday night at his home in Los Angeles, aged 80.
• Notable roles include Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show and Premier Anatoly Cherdenko in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3.
• Worked in videogames as the lead actor in Gabriel Knight (first and third games) and as a voice actor in Brütal Legend and Dragon Age: Origins.
• Suffered a major stroke in 2012, underwent brain surgery, and was left partially paralyzed with impaired short-term memory.