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This might not be news to someone, but when I found out I was quite shocked by the news.

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[–] TheBat@lemmy.world 280 points 6 days ago (1 children)
[–] QuarterSwede@lemmy.world 86 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

Holy crap that’s an epic response. Definitely read that in Curry’s voice.

[–] Kushan@lemmynsfw.com 25 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I don't think that's the real Tim Curry.

[–] laurelraven@lemmy.zip 11 points 6 days ago

Was your first clue the account name @NotTheTimCurry?

[–] blueamigafan@lemmy.world 81 points 6 days ago (2 children)

It's a huge shame, as he requires two carers now, but he does sound as though he's still sharp witted as ever, and is that thankful he has kept his voice after the stroke.

‘Risky is the best way to be’: Tim Curry on sexuality, surviving a stroke – and 50 years of stardom https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/ng-interactive/2025/oct/14/risky-is-the-best-way-to-be-tim-curry-sexuality-surviving-stroke-50-years-stardom

[–] Alienmonkey@mander.xyz 22 points 6 days ago

Link is a fantastic read, thank you.

[–] aeronmelon@lemmy.world 10 points 6 days ago

Oh, please tell me he’s still getting voiceover gigs. He needs to leave his mark on as many things as possible before the end.

[–] WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.world 60 points 6 days ago (1 children)

It certainly sucks, but he was in his late 60's when it happened. He's almost 80 now.

He's had a great and full life, and he has great care; most people don't get either of those things. Aging sucks.

[–] QuarterSwede@lemmy.world 24 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Yeah. I don’t recommend it.

[–] SkyeStarfall@lemmy.blahaj.zone 16 points 6 days ago (3 children)

Better than the alternative

[–] starlinguk@lemmy.world 21 points 6 days ago (4 children)

A lot of older people disagree. There's a difference between being alive and living.

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[–] 58008@lemmy.world 47 points 6 days ago (1 children)

This post is how I found out. That's heartbreaking. The frailty of the human form is a cosmic crime.

[–] IAmNorRealTakeYourMeds@lemmy.world 23 points 6 days ago (9 children)
[–] tomkatt@lemmy.world 18 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Sorry, not 14-17 years old and my parents are still alive. I'm obviously not a JRPG protagonist.

[–] IAmNorRealTakeYourMeds@lemmy.world 7 points 5 days ago (1 children)

you can't even off 2 mortals to become a jrpg protagonist how do you expect to kill god?

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[–] W3dd1e@lemmy.zip 39 points 6 days ago (2 children)

If you've never seen any clips from Tim Curry in Command and Conquer, pull over and watch them right now.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=tim+curry++commander+and+conquer

[–] NotASharkInAManSuit@lemmy.world 50 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Nobody eats up scenery like Tim Curry eats up scenery.

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[–] petersr@lemmy.world 13 points 6 days ago (1 children)

"Pull over" - are you assuming I am checking Lemmy while driving?

[–] Agent641@lemmy.world 7 points 6 days ago

Commuting by recumbent bicycle

[–] midtsveen@lemmy.wtf 34 points 6 days ago (2 children)
[–] billygoat@catata.fish 20 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Get down on your knees and tell me you love me.

[–] aeronmelon@lemmy.world 13 points 6 days ago (1 children)

“You was here… and you was smooching with my brother!”

[–] VerilyFemme@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 6 days ago (2 children)

You was smoochin with everyone!

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[–] chrisbit@leminal.space 33 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I only learned this recently too watching the Rocky Horror cast reunion.

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[–] VM_Abrantes@lemmy.world 21 points 6 days ago (1 children)
[–] bradinutah@thelemmy.club 15 points 6 days ago (1 children)

One of Curry's best roles. Everybody watch Over the Garden Wall!

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[–] Itdidnttrickledown@lemmy.world 18 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Yeah, Its a damn shame. I always liked his performances. He has done only a few parts since then. I remember him being a judge in a sitcom but I can't remember the shows name.

[–] dethedrus@lemmy.dbzer0.com 19 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Psych, season 2 episode 1, "American Duos".

He's INSANELY funny in it. As one would expect from him.

[–] Papergeist@lemmy.world 8 points 6 days ago (1 children)
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[–] quick_snail@feddit.nl 18 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Sad nobody mentioned IT. He played penny wise!

[–] IphtashuFitz@lemmy.world 12 points 6 days ago

In the original.

[–] GnerphBaht@sopuli.xyz 13 points 6 days ago

I remember hearing that he auditioned for the role of Joker in Tim Burton's Batman (Jack Nicholson) and again for the Animated series (Mark Hamil). Turned down both times for either too scary or intense.

[–] YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today 9 points 6 days ago

Yeah, this sucks considering his role in horror story

[–] FTonsilStones@programming.dev 5 points 6 days ago

For those who interested, there is an interview of him uploaded about a month ago: https://youtu.be/nymOjoq-psE

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