News Summary

• Tim Curry, known for playing Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died.
• Curry first played the role on stage before the film version, which was released in 1975.
• The actor also played fearsome clown Pennywise in the 1990 TV version of Stephen King's It, and was Long John Silver in 1996's Muppet Treasure Island.
• His other films included Annie, The Hunt for Red October, Home Alone 2, Scary Movie 2 and he was nominated for three Tony Awards on Broadway.