India, Aug. 27 -- British actor Tim Curry, whose flamboyant performance as Dr Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show made him a cult cinema icon, has died at the age of 80 at his home in Los Angeles. His manager confirmed the death, though no cause was disclosed.
A Career-Defining Cult Role
Curry first played the eccentric scientist in the stage production of The Rocky Horror Show before reprising the role in the 1975 film adaptation. His bold performance helped turn the initially modest release into a long-running cultural phenomenon with a devoted global following.
The actor later built a career around memorable and often larger-than-life characters, displaying a range that extended well beyond the role most closely associated...