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Fresh Air remembers Tim Curry, star of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'

NPR | By Terry Gross
Published August 28, 2026 at 3:00 AM MDT

Best known for playing the cross-dressing scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the '75 cult classic, Curry also appeared in numerous other TV shows and films. He died Aug. 25. Originally broadcast in 2005.

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