This week, fans around the world mourned as beloved actor, Tim Curry, passed away at 80 after years of health issues. In 2012, he suffered a stroke that left him with mobility issues and pain for the remainder of his life.
However, Tim Curry didn’t let his disability take away his smile. In fact, he attended fan events in 2025, eager to meet and mingle with the adoring public.
Now, his former “Clue” star, Lesley Ann Warren, is fondly looking back at their time together in the film. She played Miss Scarlet while Curry played the butler, Wadsworth.
Lesley Ann Warren & Tim Curry Reunited at a ‘Clue’ Anniversary Event
Actress Lesley Ann Warren was heartbroken to hear of Tim Curry’s passing this week. The pair got along well while filming “Clue,” and Warren greatly admired his acting prowess.
“His alacrity and intelligence and enormous sense of humor, and his courage and brave choices were astounding to observe,” Warren said of her late co-star while speaking with PEOPLE. “It was an incredible feat what he was asked to do, and he did it magnificently.”
In 2025, “Clue” turned 40 years old. The cast reunited, much to fans’ delight. Although Tim Curry was experiencing significant health challenges by then, they cast felt excited to see one another.
“We were both right back there with all the love and all the appreciation and all the sense of humor that we shared during the shoot,” Warren recalled. “It was just right there. So as much time had passed, and the awful challenges physically he was going through, it was as if no time had passed.”
At a “Rocky Horror” reunion in 2025, Curry admitted he was struggling with pain and mobility issues. Nevertheless, he kept up his charm and wit.
“He was just as flirtatious, just as nasty, in a great way, as he always was. And I adored him for that,” Warren added, noting that he kept his sense of humor right up until the end.
‘Clue’ Fans Reflect on the Late Actor’s Iconic Performance
After news of Tim Curry’s passing broke, many celebrities and fans around the world penned lovely tributes to him online. Lesley Ann Warren joined them.
“My dear companion in crime, the brilliant, hilarious, hysterically funny, magician of artistry has left us,” the 80-year-old wrote. “What an unbelievable joy to have shared a sound stage with him and to engage with such a master talent. I adored him. Bless his wild and inspired soul. Love you Tim.”
Warren attached two photos to the Instagram tribute. The first photo features the pair around the time “Clue” premiered. The second is of them at the film’s 40th reunion.
“Sending so much ❤️. We watched ‘9 to 5’ and ‘Steel Magnolias’ yesterday, think ‘Clue’ and ‘Rocky Horror’ will be on tap tonight,” one fan wrote, honoring the late Dolly Parton’s memory too.
“I’m so sorry for your loss. You were the first person I thought of when I saw he had passed,” another fan added.
“Absolutely heartbroken 💔. Had the pleasure of meeting both of you this past May at the Grove of Anaheim 40th Anniversary ‘Clue’ screening. So sorry for your loss,” an Instagram user added.
“Clue” is available to stream for free on YouTube.
