Tim Curry Dead at 80

Tim Curry, the unforgettable star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and so many other indelible roles, has died at 80. He passed away peacefully at his home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles, on August 25, 2026. His longtime manager and friend Marcia Hurwitz confirmed the news. A major stroke in 2012 had left him using a wheelchair, yet he continued working, writing his 2025 memoir Vagabond, and making select public appearances, including a Rocky Horror 50th-anniversary reunion.

He leaves no immediate family survivors. He never married and guarded his private life closely. What he shared publicly was a life of restless creativity, mischief, and a distinctive voice that could charm, terrify, or make you laugh in the same breath.

 A Life Shaped by Movement and Performance

Timothy James Curry was born on April 19, 1946, in Grappenhall, Cheshire, England, to James Curry, a Methodist chaplain in the Royal Navy, and Patricia (Maura “Pat”) Curry, a school secretary. The family moved frequently with his father’s postings. After James Curry suffered a stroke and died in 1958 when Tim was 12, the family settled and Tim won a scholarship to Kingswood School in Bath. There he sang as a boy soprano and discovered acting. He later earned a combined BA in English and Drama from the University of Birmingham in 1968.

His first professional job was in the original London production of Hair in 1968. He bluffed his way in by claiming he already had an Equity card; the producers were so impressed they sponsored him. That production introduced him to Richard O’Brien, who later invited him to audition for a new show at the Royal Court’s Theatre Upstairs. Curry originated Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show in 1973. The role followed him to Los Angeles, Broadway, and the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which became a midnight-movie phenomenon.

 Famous Portrayals That Defined a Generation

Curry’s gift was for larger-than-life characters delivered with precision and wit. Frank-N-Furter remains his signature: the “sweet transvestite from Transsexual Transylvania,” equal parts seductive, monstrous, and theatrical. He brought the same electricity to Pennywise the Dancing Clown in the 1990 IT miniseries, Wadsworth the butler in Clue (1985), Cardinal Richelieu in The Three Musketeers (1993), and Long John Silver in Muppet Treasure Island (1996).

He was a prolific voice actor—Nigel Thornberry in The Wild Thornberrys, Hexxus in FernGully, and many others—and a three-time Tony nominee for stage work that included Amadeus, The Pirates of Penzance, and Spamalot. He also released albums and, late in life, his memoir. Even after the stroke limited his mobility, he returned as the Criminologist in the 2016 Rocky Horror television remake.

 Religious Beliefs

Curry grew up in a Methodist household. His father was a naval chaplain, and young Tim sang in church choirs. He later said he was “not particularly God-fearing” but respected faith and absorbed Methodist values of living simply. He described himself as a cheerful agnostic and did not believe in heaven or hell, though he remained curious about what might come after death. He kept his inner life private and never made religion a public part of his identity.

 A Prayer and a Farewell

May the God of all comfort grant rest to Tim Curry’s spirit and peace to those who loved him and were changed by his work. May whatever mystery awaits him be kind. We give thanks for the laughter, the chills, the songs, and the fearless performances he left behind.

He will be deeply missed. The Time Warp will never be quite the same. Rest in peace, Tim.

Cardinal Sean O' NO!!!

Cardinal Sean O' Malley of the Boston Archdiocese is known for his ability to reach out to others, however, he did not think a recent action thoroughly.

During the conclusion of an ecumenical worship service at the Methodist church in Sudbury, Massachusetts; Cardinal O'Malley asked a female minister to "reaffirm" his baptism.  This event was meant to commemorate the 50th anniversary when Cardinal Richard Cushing spoke at the same Methodist location.

Cardinal O' Malley dipped his thumb into a bowl of "consecrated" water and made the sign of the cross on the forehead of Anne Robertson, a United Methodist minister.  He then would ask her to reciprocate the same action telling him "Remember your baptism and be thankful" after saying the ritual words.

Robertson later on said she was moved to tears and left speechless by the Cardinal's request. She wrote on her blog:

Ecumenical gatherings are not always warm, fuzzy events for women of the cloth. Most of us have experienced many types of exclusion, even within our own congregations, let alone when we try to join with Christian groups that don't believe women are fit for ordination. And in this group there might well be those who wouldn't have wanted such a blessing from any Protestant, even a male one. I was deep in thought as I received my bowl.
Our exit toward the overflow room took us directly past Cardinal O'Malley. Fortunately, Tom's [a fellow clergy person at the gathering] brain was more engaged in the moment, and he was not about to lose out on the chance to have the man who might well be Pope someday anoint him. Tom stopped in front of the Cardinal and asked for his blessing. I stopped with him and Cardinal O'Malley was gracious enough to anoint me, too.
And then, as the two of us stood there together, Cardinal O'Malley looked me in the eye and asked me to anoint him. I did. The divorced, Scotch Protestant clergywoman anointed the Irish Catholic Cardinal in front of a pew of Catholic clergy and a Catholic Bishop, any one of whom would probably have given their eye teeth to have the honor. I choked back sobs all the way to the overflow room.

-http://www.annerobertson.org/on-rites-and-symbols

This farcical ceremony is sending the wrong message to Catholics and Protestants instead of what the Catholic Church warrants in her promotion of ecumenism.

Robertson is merely a lay women due to the fact that women cannot be ordained. She does not have the authority to bless or formally baptize.  The role of women in the Church is clear in the Scriptures: 1 Timothy 2:11-12.  Cardinal O' Malley was wrong is asking her to "reaffirm" his baptism.  This is already done during Easter or when we cross ourselves with holy water when entering a Catholic church.

By doing this, O' Malley is giving the wrong message that this lady's ministry is equal to the priesthood of Christ which is the only valid ministry in Christianity.  Moreover, Methodists do not have the same theology on Baptism as Catholics.  They do not believe that it removes original sin. (see: http://www.umc.org/site/c.lwL4KnN1LtH/b.5687105/k.77B9/Search_Results_UMCorg.htm?query=original%20sin&more=umc_sites)

Robertson is also the author of "God's Top 10: Blowing the Lid off the Commandments" which is a book that endorses contraception, abortion and gay marriage.  Just think about this for a moment. Here with have a divorced Protestant clergywoman reaffirming the Baptism of an ordained Cardinal/Archbishop of the one and only Church Christ founded, the Catholic Church.  Scary huh?

Terrace C. Donilon, spokesman of the archdiocese of Boston said of the ceremony:

 “It is not a blessing or a sacrament, it is a recalling of the grace of Baptism. Catholics do it every time they enter a church, by dipping their finger into the holy water font and making the sign of the cross.” 

Ecumenism is important, but Catholic leaders participating in ecumenical ceremonies must be careful not to promote false ecumenism or indifferentism.  Here are what Pope Pius IX said on the matter:

“Also perverse is the shocking theory that it makes no difference to which religion one belongs, a theory which is greatly at variance even with reason. By means of this theory, those crafty men remove all distinction between virtue and vice, truth and error, honorable and vile action. They pretend that men can gain eternal salvation by the practice of any religion, as if there could ever be any sharing between justice and iniquity, any collaboration between light and darkness, or any agreement between Christ and Belial.”
 Qui pluribus - http://www.papalencyclicals.net/Pius09/p9quiplu.htm

Also see:

Singulari Quidem - Pius IX
Unam Sanctam - Boniface VIII
Mirari Vos - Gregory XVI
Mortalium Animos - Pius XI
Unitatis Redintegratio - Vatican II Council


What were you thinking Cardinal O' Malley!?

I think Cardinal O' Malley was trying to send a message of humility and solidarity, but unfortunately we are not of "One Lord, One Faith and One Baptism" 100% (Ephesians 4:5).  His display sent the wrong message that it doesn't matter what religion we belong to and that the Catholic priesthood is not the only valid form Holy Orders.

Source:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/17/anne-robertson-cardinal-o-malley_n_4617205.html?ref=topbar

http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/01/17/church-ritual-shared-between-cardinal-sean-malley-and-methodist-minister-stokes-internet-buzz/6qQ1j6Fv4pHLHv0IlaDAwL/story.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/17/anne-robertson-cardinal-o-malley_n_4617205.html?ir=Religion

http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/368615/cardinal-omalley-doing-ecumenism-right-michael-potemra

http://www.patriotledger.com/features/x890778978/To-a-female-Methodist-minister-a-surprise-request-from-Cardinal-O-Malley

http://rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/2014/01/cardinal-omalleys-methodist.html

http://throwthebumsoutin2010.blogspot.com/2014/01/cardinal-omalleys-participation-in.html?showComment=1389885727093

Trayvon Martin Nativity Scene

Protestantism is known for heresy and straying from the fullness of Christianity founded only in the Catholic Church; however, one sect is committing blasphemy with a capital 'B.'

Claremont United Methodist church in California has erected a horrible "nativity scene" created by John Zachary which replaces the Christ child with a figure of Trayvon Martin.

As you may know, Trayvon Martin was the African American teenager who was killed in self defense by George Zimmerman over a year ago in Florida. The case became a hot topic in regards to race and the court of popular opinion.

Zimmerman was acquitted of all charges based on Florida's "stand your ground" laws.  This caused an uproar among race baiters such as Al Sharpton and the Black Panthers.

Zachary claims he created the nativity scene in order to "make the story of Christmas relevant in modern times." Excuse me?  He has it wrong.  All periods of times must be relevant to the Christ Child who was born to save the world. Trayvon Martin didn't die for our sins.  He is no savior, only a kid who made some stupid decisions which got him killed after he tried to kill another man.

This "nativity scene" -if I can call it that- is disrespectful and completely misses the point of the traditional display of the Nativity scene which was started by St. Francis of Assisi.  It is meant to commemorate the birth of the Savior, not to make silly political and racially charged statements.

Zachary is offending all Christians with this nonsense which displays Trayvon in his hoodie with bloody hands as blood pours from his chest. I hope many people complain to Claremont United Methodist and ask them to destroy this piece of junk.  Shame on this congregation for allowing this stupid anti-Christ display that serves only to cause racial division and hate.

Please take the time to contact this heretical sect and voice your anger at the disrespect that is being given to Christ the Lord.

Here is this sect's website:
http://www.claremontumc.org/730909


Source:

http://www.mercurynews.com/rss/ci_24812187?source=rss

http://news.yahoo.com/nativity-features-trayvon-martin-instead-jesus-200207194.html;_ylt=A0oG7lZ_NsJSiQ0A4ZZXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTB0NzBuN2xhBHNlYwNzYwRjb2xvA2FjMgR2dGlkA1ZJUDMwNF8x

http://www.webpronews.com/trayvon-martin-is-added-to-churchs-nativity-scene-2013-12