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Rocky Horror star Tim Curry's cause of death revealed

The British actor had significant conditions, cited on his death certificate in Los Angeles County.

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British actor Tim Curry died of coronary artery disease, his spokesman has confirmed to the BBC.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show star died in his Los Angeles home on 25 August, aged 80.

In addition to the heart condition, Curry had a history of stroke and kidney cancer, which were significant conditions that contributed to his death, his spokesman said, citing a death certificate filed in Los Angeles County.

Stars of stage and screen paid tribute to the actor, who shot to fame as the lingerie-clad Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult 1975 film The Rocky Horror Show.

After having a near-fatal stroke in 2012, the actor used a wheelchair. He shifted his focus to voice acting exclusively, expressing gratitude that the stroke resulted in paralysis rather than taking away his ability to speak.

He continued to appear at film conventions and published his memoir, Vagabond, last year in which he opened up about the medical incident and his prolonged recovery.

"If there was anything impressed upon me in the aftermath, it was just how remarkable it was that I was still alive," Curry said, according to People, external.

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Rocky Horror star Tim Curry's cause of death revealed

The British actor had significant conditions, cited on his death certificate in Los Angeles County.

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84 Hollywood Reporter

Tim Curry’s Cause of Death Revealed

The 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' and 'It' star died Aug. 25 at age 80.

1 week ago · Lexi Carson
82 Rolling Stone

Tim Curry’s Cause of Death Revealed

The British actor died at the age of 80 of coronary artery disease

1 week ago · Larisha Paul
80 Deadline

Tim Curry’s Cause Of Death Revealed

We now have a cause of death for Rocky Horror Picture Show actor Tim Curry. Documents from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health obtained by People reveal Curry died of coronary artery disease. A history of stroke and kidney cancer were listed as other significant conditions that contributed to his death, but did […]

1 week ago · Denise Petski
78 Variety

Tim Curry’s Cause of Death Revealed

A cause of death has been confirmed for “Rocky Horror Picture Show” star Tim Curry, a week after his death at 80. The actor’s main cause of death was coronary artery disease, People magazine reported. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health also listed a history of stroke and kidney cancer as contributing factors. […]

1 week ago · Mya Copeland

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