I remember when a group of friends went to see Rocky Horror at Clinton Street theater here in Portland, not having any idea what we were getting ourselves into. What a memory. Rest in peace Tim Curry
> Curry had a stroke while receiving a massage<p>This happened to an acquaintance of mine. He had a pain in his neck, and went to a chiropractor. The chiropractor massaged his neck, which released a blot clot that went into his brain and gave him a stroke. His life afterwards was severely degraded. He was only in his 40s.<p>I'll never let a chiropractor touch me.
I often chuckle at the observation that Tim Curry and Michael Caine's respective roles in the Muppet films were so beloved because Michael Caine acted like all the muppets were real actors, and Tim Curry acted like he was a muppet. He would have an impressive range of serious / comedic roles anyway, but I admire the ability for an actor that successful to be able to put himself be in such a silly role that well too.
I was a fan since university when someone down the corridor would have The Rocky Horror Picture Show playing all the time...<p>Imagine my delight at seeing him on a packed London Tube one morning on my way to work. He asked to get by and I said something like "Just a jump to the left, and then a step to the right?" waiting for him to burst into song with the whole carriage joining in..<p>He just scowled and pushed past - still made my day though :)
I and a fellow clerk at a polling station realized that it would be only 15 minutes to the opening and we were the only ones manning it. he began: " it's astounding, time is fleeting" I joined in "madness takes its toll" we continued to the chorus, some seconds before the opening the other people managed to be there and we had our fun, too
His voice has a huge impact on so many forms of media from video games, movies, tv shows and radio. I'll miss him. I've been missing him since he couldn't use his distinct voice for many years. Miss him more that he is no longer with us.
In 1979 Curry had a Billboard Hot 100 song in the U.S. called "I Do The Rock" <a href="https://archive.org/details/TimCurryIDoTheRock" rel="nofollow">https://archive.org/details/TimCurryIDoTheRock</a>
Apart from RHPS, his role in Clue was a highlight for me. And him giving Gabriel Knight.
Losing Dolly Parton and Tim Curry back to back my heart can't take it
I know most folks think of other films, but his performance in Ridley Scott's <i>Legend</i> as the grumble-cackling lust driven red-faced demon is a core memory for me. Grew up watching and admiring that film and especially Mr. Curry's portrayal of that character so many times. Because of him.
"Clue" was my favorite Tim Curry performance. Such a great actor, will be missed.
I just love Clue. Understated and the exact opposite in equal measure. Just a great comedic movie, all held together masterfully by Curry.<p>I rewatch it every few years, still love it.<p>"No meaning yes!?"
RIP. I always think of him for his performance in Home Alone 2.
This is sad news, he was a very good actor.<p>One of my favourite roles I've seen him in was as Trymon in the TV version of <i>Terry Pratchett's The Colour of Magic</i>.
Annie, Clue, Command & Conquer, Criminal Minds, Legend, Muppets Treasure Island, Rocky Horror Picture Show<p>He was an icon. It’s said you can tell a lot about a person by from where they recognize him.
He will always be the Pirate in Muppet Treasure Island to me. Thanks for everything you gave the world
For me, his best work was Muppet Treasure Island. I'm glad I watched this BTS video with him: I had no idea he had a stroke in 2012 and hasn't acted since.<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzU8f4HaQw0" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzU8f4HaQw0</a>
Will they send him ... TO SPAAACE?!
The full backstory of this clip is a great read:<p><a href="https://www.vice.com/en/article/an-oral-history-of-tim-currys-escape-to-the-one-place-uncorrupted-by-capitalism/" rel="nofollow">https://www.vice.com/en/article/an-oral-history-of-tim-curry...</a>
Command and Conquer was almost certainly my first exposure to him. I guess it's time to go replay Red Alert 3 and enjoy those cutscenes all over again.
Tim Curry as the pirate king in Pirates of Penzance <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWzqcele1tY" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWzqcele1tY</a>
RIP.<p>The 'Wilderness Girls' scene in Loaded Weapon 1 will forever be in my heart and laughter; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRN2spEualo" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRN2spEualo</a>
Discovered him in Earth 2. 'Ello, poppet.
RIP. Poor guy. Slipped on a cuppa tea and broke his neck while hitting the dining room table on his way down.
I will always be grateful for his performance as Gabriel Knight, my favorite game of all time. Not only he was one of the pioneers in the medium, but the performance itself is still one of the greatest of all time.
I was horrified that after his stroke they kept rolling him out in a wheelchair to perform for fandom nerds.<p>Guy should have been allowed to live the rest of his life in dignity quietly, tending to his garden, not tap dancing for 40+ year old adults still obsessed with "The Time Warp".
Maybe. I don't have enough context, but maybe that's what he wanted to do? Whatever you may think about it, I'm pretty convinced Ozzy wanted to go out with a big concert. Nobody had to push him to do it.
>"Guy should have been allowed to live the rest of his life in dignity quietly, tending to his garden, not tap dancing for 40+ year old adults still obsessed with "The Time Warp"."<p>You dont become Tim Curry unless you live for the attention. I highly doubt it was against his will. Shatner is still out there doing the theater circuit right now at nearly 100. Those generations in general (Silents and GIs) just had the mindset of "I'll stop working when I'm dead". It was the later Boomers really that latched onto the concept of retirement.
And don't forget Legend!
I've read that Rocky Horror screenings were something of an event, but I have not experienced it: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rocky_Horror_Picture_Show_cult_following#Audience_participation" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rocky_Horror_Picture_Show_...</a>
In the 1970s, a bunch of us would have marathon sessions playing this newfangled game called "Dungeons and Dragons." It was a box set then, AD&D was yet to come. We played in a games club on Yonge Street in Toronto, and just down the street as the kind of sleazy movie theatre that played "Swedish Naturist" movies and any other porn or porn-adjacent films they could get away with.<p>On Saturdays, we would play until about 11:45, lock the club up, and go to the theatre, where they would show The Rocky Horror Picture Show at midnight. It was semi-wild. A few people would be there in costume, and lots of people would shout out the most famous lines.<p>I enjoyed it, and ended up making a minor contribution to the atmosphere: I started brining a water pistol along, and when there was rain in the movie, I'd fire it upwards, waving it randomly so other patrons would get a little sprinkle.<p>People liked that kind of thing!
They were great.<p>Some of the modern criticism of it is rather harsh. The complaints about predatory tropes, and lack of consent miss the whole point.<p>It is an outlandish piece of fiction, mixed with satire. It's just ment to be ridiculous and fun.<p>It's why people turned the whole midnight showing into an event. You either got what it was, and went to laugh and have a good time or you were just too stiff and didn't get it. The whole scene was great for suburban queer and gay kids who might not have had another outlet or gathering place.<p>I was lucky to have experienced it in the 80's and 90's in a few states. The relative homogeny of the crowed across states and venues was shocking. It was always a great way to "find your people" when you went somewhere new.
Stop eating my sesame cake!
underrated movie and Tim Curry role:<p>Herkermer Homolka in Congo (1995)<p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112715/" rel="nofollow">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112715/</a><p>RIP
RIP, he made some great art and my favorite was Rock Horror Picture Show
Tim Curry, Dolly Parton, who is number 3?
Brilliant artist!
I smile when I hear his name.
Nigel Thornberry is who I will always think of.
RIP His soul is escaping to the one place that hasn't been corrupted by capitalism.<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1Sq1Nr58hM" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1Sq1Nr58hM</a>
omg that game!!!<p>i forgot about it.<p>RIP Tim Curry.<p>i went to the symphony last year to see the movie Clue. the symphony played the music while the movie played on the big screen above. i’d never seen the movie, he was as amazing as everything else i’d seen him in.
Heaven!<p>Honestly, even though that's the only thing I've seen Tim Curry in, it's so strong that he has a fond place in my heart just for that performance. Dude knew how ridiculous it was and was having fun, which is a delight. It's hilarious to me watching him try to keep from cracking up in that scene.
Rest in peace
RIP Premier Cherdenko
Who is the third since they come in 3s? Can we lose one bad one for the two good? I’ve got someone in mind.
His tacky, over the top performance / role in Sorted ruined that otherwise nice movie.