Legendary Brit actor Tim Curry seen on rare outing with his carer 13 years after Rocky Horror star suffered a stroke

The Irish Sun

15-05-2025

LEGENDARY British actor Tim Curry was seen on a rare outing in Los Angeles today, 13 years after suffering a major stroke.
The 79-year-old was spotted leaving Gelson's supermarket wearing a red sweater, matching trainers, and black trousers.
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Tim Curry was seen on a rare outing in Los Angeles today
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He was spotted leaving Gelson's supermarket wearing a red sweater, matching trainers, and black trousers
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Also sporting dark sunglasses and clutching a paper bag, Tim was pushed in a wheelchair by his carer.
Tim's 2012 stroke left him partially paralysed on one side of his body and affected his speech.
The
health
crisis forced him to step away from acting and public life for several years.
A celebrated actor, Tim is known for his charismatic performances in
film
,
television
, and
theatre
.
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He became a cult icon playing Dr. Frank-N-Furter in
His other notable roles include Wadsworth the butler in the cult classic Clue and Pennywise the Dancing Clown in the 1990 adaptation of Stephen King's It.
The
stroke
had a severe impact on Tim's mobility, leaving him reliant on a wheelchair and carers for support with everyday tasks.
Since 2012, Tim has undergone extensive physical therapy and rehabilitation to regain as much movement and speech as possible.
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He has kept a low profile in recent years, rarely seen in public and not active in major acting projects.
However, Tim has made some notable appearances and engaged with fans through
interviews
and virtual events.
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In 2015, almost three years after his stroke, he made a rare public appearance at the Actors Fund Tony Awards Viewing Party in Los Angeles.
There, he received a lifetime achievement award and spoke openly about his recovery, highlighting how maintaining his sense of humor was vital to coping with his
health
challenges.
More recently, since 2023, Tim has participated in virtual video chats with fans through conventions like GalaxyCon.
He has also shared occasional video messages on social media, providing insight into his life post-stroke and answering fan questions about his recovery and career.
In addition to these appearances, Tim marked a notable return to acting in 2024 with a role in the
horror
film
Stream - his first feature film role in 14 years.
The film was released in select theaters in August 2024.
He has also remained active in voice acting, lending his talents to animated series and projects, further demonstrating his enduring passion for performance.
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Tim is a celebrated actor, known for his roles in cult films
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His 2012 stroke left him partially paralysed on one side of his body
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He became a cult icon playing Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show
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