CulturePublished: 26 August 2026 at 20:39

Actor Tim Curry's fellow star Tim Carey, known from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "It", dies

English actor Tim Carey has died at the age of 80, known for roles in cult classic films. His death was confirmed by his manager.

English actor Tim Carey has died at the age of 80, his manager confirmed today.

Carey became widely known for roles in several cult classic productions. Among his most notable performances was a role in the cult film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." He also played a significant role in the original film adaptation of Stephen King's novel "It."

With the actor's passing, film fans lose one of the recognizable faces from horror and cult genre works that have remained popular with audiences for decades.

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