Rocky Horror star Tim Curry's cause of death revealed

British histrion Tim Curry died of coronary artery disease, his spokesperson has confirmed to the BBC. He passed away at his Los Angeles home on 25 August, aged 80. In addition to the heart condition, Curry had a history of stroke and kidney cancer, which were significant contributors to his death, according to his spokesperson citing a death certificate filed in Los Angeles County. Stars of stage and screen paid tribute to the actor, whose breakout performance as the lingerie‑clad Dr Frank‑N‑Furter in the 1975 cult classic The Rocky Horror Show earned him lasting fame. After suffering a near‑fatal stroke in 2012, Curry used a wheelchair and shifted his focus to voice‑over work, saying he was grateful the stroke left him paralyzed but still able to speak. He continued to attend film conventions and, last year, published his memoir Vagabond, in which he discussed the medical episode and his lengthy recovery. "If determination was thing impressed upon maine successful the aftermath, it was conscionable however singular it was that I was inactive alive," Curry said, according to People.