We lost two legendary icons, Dolly Parton & Tim Curry!!!

Curry was a master of genre storytelling, widely celebrated for his dynamic range, theatrical charisma, and his unparalleled ability to bring eccentric, villainous, and campy characters to life. "Rocky Horror Picture Show", "It", "Annie" & "Home Alone 2" comes to most people's minds almost immediately. 

The best example of Curry's versatility came in 1985. He showed us his versatility and famously starred as the demonic Lord of Darkness in the fantasy film “Legend” and as Wadsworth the butler in the comedy mystery “Clue”. Fast forward five years later he memorably was cast as Pennywise in the TV min-series, "IT"! I could go on & on! Even if I didn't always truly enjoy the film or shows he was featured in, he would still captivate and steal the show! 

Let's not forget that Curry released three albums! ("Read My Lips" in 1978, "Fearless" in 1979, and "Simplicity" in 1981). His full musical discography is frequently cited as 4 albums, which includes his 1989 compilation album, "The Best of Tim Curry", alongside his iconic contributions to numerous original cast recordings and soundtracks.

Even though Curry had a massive stroke in 2012, he still remained dedicated to his craft, focusing primarily on voice acting and making memorable appearances at fan conventions. In October 2025, he shared his life story with the world by releasing his official memoir, "Vagabond." Upon the news of his passing, costars like Michael McKean and Lesley Ann Warren paid emotional tributes, praising him as a "magician of artistry" and a singular talent who brought immeasurable joy to audiences worldwide.

No human is immortal, but thankfully his performances were captured on film, so Tim Curry's genius lives on!!!

Watch how incredible he is in the fantasy cult classic, "Legend":