Timothy Curry has appeared in about every sort of film conceivable. He frequently astounds audiences with his intelligent, slightly ambitious characters, and he is well-known for his cultural accent and grumbling voice. He is best known for his appearances in the films “The Three Musketeers” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”
Despite Curry’s stellar career, which includes blockbusters like “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York,” many fans have noted the actor’s recent absence from films. Many of his fans are wondering what happened to the once-famous actor since they can’t remember anything about him.
Fortunately, Curry just opted to update his followers on his present situation. He provided an update on his health, explaining why he has opted to step away from the rigors of performing. He also dove a little deeper into his personal life. The normally quiet public figure has let admirers inside his life.
Curry was also thrilled to get the Actors Fund’s lifetime achievement award, which he said showed how much he respected the organization.
Several fans were taken aback when Curry revealed his health issues, but most were relieved to hear an update. Continue reading for more information on Curry’s brief break and what the “Muppet Treasure Island” star stated about his s*xuality.
Curry appears to have vanished from the film industry entirely after 2012. He stopped taking on new jobs and left admirers in the dark. Curry has recently begun making public appearances but has yet to return to the big screen. The actor attended a film premiere in 2016, and he was a guest at a comic convention in North Carolina in 2019.
Curry’s personal life is unknown; however, he has released some facts about his family.
Supporters were taken aback to find him in a wheelchair on both occasions, and he appeared considerably older than before he vanished. Curry had a stroke in 2012, leaving him wheelchair-bound and hesitant to return to the film industry. Yet he stated that his sense of humor has been “very crucial” to his recovery. He commented on staying funny:
“It’s not difficult to keep up.” “It’s simply in my blood.”
Oh, goodness. He looks terribly frail, I hope he’s on the mend. Been a fan for so long, he’s the absolute best. Just watched CLUE the other night, nothing like a Tim Curry.
— CDM (@Truman481) May 26, 2020
I had no clue that Tim Curry had a stroke a few years back and is wheelchair bound. That’s sad.
— Michelle (@FirstPogMoThoin) February 21, 2023
Y’all Tim Curry is middle-aged and in frail health. I’m happy to see him trending because people are going off on how great his, but you’re gonna scare us all that way.
— (((Bentumania))) (@BCohen87) April 18, 2022
@ABC Hard to see but I will always love this man. Sending him all my well wishes! #GetBetterTimCurry!
— MGT37409 (@MustangGal37409) June 9, 2015
Sadly, the great Tim Curry is wheelchair-bound because of a stroke, but even in his frail state I’d trust his judgement over Madi.
— Charles Snarls (@CSnarls) April 27, 2022
Supporters responded to the news of Curry’s stroke by saying he appeared frail. One person stated, “Tim Curry is the one and only.” “He’s in a wheelchair, recovering from a stroke, and in the midst of a pandemic, yet he’s still signing autographs for his followers.” Another fan added:
“Oh, please. He appears to be in poor health; I hope he recovers soon. I’ve been a fan for a long time; he’s the finest. “I was just watching Clue the other night, and nothing beats Tim Curry.”
Another fan commented after witnessing Curry, “Wow, I just went from 0 to SOBBING IN 2.5 SECONDS.” Despite the emotions of fans, Curry said he’s “doing okay.” Curry was also ecstatic to receive the Actors Fund’s lifetime achievement award, expressing his admiration for the institution.
Tim has always declined to talk about his personal life as an extremely private performer. The actor has also been silent regarding his marital status, although he has stated that he was “nearly married” years ago. Yet, who he almost married and why it didn’t work out remain mysteries.
Curry’s personal life is unknown; however, he has released some facts about his family. He mentioned that he does not have any children, but he does have a nephew and two nieces. Curry had a sister named Judith Curry, who died in 2001.
Curry has declined to expand on whether he is currently dating someone, and he has always maintained that his personal life has nothing to do with his fans. He prefers to keep his personal life private, seeking recognition for his job and skills rather than leveraging his personal life to generate notoriety. He stated:
“I don’t talk about who I am or if I’m in love.” It is of first importance to me and secondary importance to your readers. If they’re interested, then [expletive] ’em.
Curry, who suffered from a stroke like Randy Travis, spoke out about his childhood, revealing that his mother died in June 1999 after a long fight with illness. He also disclosed that his father died when he was 45 years old. Curry was only 12 years old when his father, a Royal Navy Chaplain, died.