According to foreign media reports, British actor Tim Curry passed away at his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday night at the age of 80. In addition to his work in theater, film, and television, he also participated in several video games and is well-known among players for his role as Soviet Premier Anatoly Cherdenko in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3.
Tim Curry rose to fame for his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the musical The Rocky Horror Show, later reprising the character in the 1975 film adaptation. He also starred in films such as Annie (1982), Legend (1985), and Clue.
His film credits also include Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) and The Three Musketeers (1993). During the filming of the latter, Curry was photographed holding his beloved Game Boy. In 1990, he portrayed Pennywise in the miniseries It, a role that brought him widespread recognition.
In the gaming world, Tim Curry voiced the protagonist of Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers (1993) and later participated in Gabriel Knight 3: Blood of the Sacred, Blood of the Damned (1999). He also lent his voice to Brütal Legend (2009) and Dragon Age: Origins.
In 2008, Tim Curry appeared in live-action segments for Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3. One of his performances in the game has recently become a popular meme online, making it one of the most recognizable moments of his video game career.
Tim Curry also played Dr. Frankenstein in the 1995 live-action video game Frankenstein: Through the Eyes of the Monster. He was an Emmy Award winner and suffered a severe stroke in 2012, after which he required a wheelchair and faced challenges with mobility and memory.
