Legendary actor and performer Tim Curry made a remarkably candid admission about his feelings towards death just a few months before he died at the age of 80. Speaking in an interview during an appearance on “CBS Sunday Morning” in October 2025, he opened up about his approach to mortality.
The beloved “Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “Clue” star had lived with a number of health conditions over the last decade, including significant physical limitations since suffering a major stroke in 2012. This left him unable to walk and he initially struggled to speak.
Yet, Curry insisted he wasn’t frightened by the prospect of dying and suspected that he may well be prepared for the moment when it came.
“I don’t fear death,” Curry said. “I suspect that at some point I’ll welcome it.”
Tim Curry Said He Didn’t Fear Death
The discussion occurred while Curry was discussing his memoir “Vagabond.” This obviously provided the performer with the opportunity to reflect on his life and extraordinary career. He was also prepared to talk about his feelings towards death.
After confirming that he was not scared of dying, Curry went on to say that the chance to finally bid farewell to life is something that he looked forward to in some way. “I think there is something comforting about saying goodbye,” he explained. These comments take on extra significance following Curry’s passing.
Despite his comments, Curry remained positive and did not dwell on death, despite his health issues. He continued to work, appearing in a number of recent films and television series in addition to being a frequent attendee at conventions.
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According to reports, Curry died the night of Tuesday, August 26, with his passing prompting an immediate response from fans and the people who shared the screen and stage with him.
Outside “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” Curry is probably known for playing Pennywise in the 1990 television adaptation of Stephen King’s “It.” He also had a notable role as Mr. Hector in “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” and made significant appearances in “Annie,” “Clue,” “The Hunt for Red October,” “Muppet Treasure Island,” “Addams Family Reunion,” and “Scary Movie 2.”
Curry spoke about the stroke during a 2025 appearance, saying: “I still can’t walk, which is why I’m in this silly chair, and that’s very limiting. So I won’t be singing, and I won’t be dancing very soon. I still have real problems with my left leg.”
He added, “I was having a massage at the time and I didn’t even actually notice anything, but the guy who was doing the massage said, ‘I’m worried about you, I want to call an ambulance.’ And he did, and I said, ‘That’s so silly,’” Curry recalled.
