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Tim Curry’s cause of death listed as coronary artery disease

Los Angeles County records released a week after the actor’s death list coronary artery disease as the cause; stroke and kidney cancer were noted as contributing conditions.

Published Sep 2, 2026, 4:19 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Tim Curry, the British actor celebrated for memorable roles in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” “It,” “Clue” and “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York,” died from coronary artery disease, according to records from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health released one week after his death. Officials also listed a history of stroke and kidney cancer as significant contributing conditions, though neither was identified as the underlying cause of death, Entertainment Weekly said.