English actor Tim Curry, celebrated for eccentric and iconic roles including Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Wadsworth in Clue and Pennywise in the original adaptation of Stephen King's It, has died at the age of 80. His death was first reported by TMZ, which said he passed away on Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles. Curry had suffered a major stroke in 2012 that affected his mobility and memory, but continued working in voice roles and special appearances afterwards.

Curry began his career on stage, originating the role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show in London and on Broadway before reprising it in the 1975 film, which became a cult hit grossing over $170 million. He went on to star in Annie, Legend, Clue, The Hunt for Red October, The Shadow, Muppet Treasure Island and Congo, and voiced Chancellor Palpatine/Darth Sidious in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Video game fans particularly remember his scenery-chewing turn as Premier Cherdenko in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3.