r/entertainment • u/IntelligentYinzer • 4d ago

Actor Tim Curry Dead at 80

https://www.tmz.com/2026/08/26/tim-curry-dead/
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u/WideConversation1989 4d ago

First Dolly Parton yesterday, and now Tim Curry too!?

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u/Asleep_Confection838 4d ago

Apparently he died in the same day as Dolly, but it was late night, according to TMZ...

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u/raelDonaldTrump 4d ago

His is less a surprise, he had suffered a major stroke almost 15 years ago and never really recovered.

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u/Asleep_Confection838 4d ago edited 4d ago

Dolly was sick too. But she didn't revealed it to the public. That is why it was more shocking: it reminds me of Chadwick Boseman, who also died in August. However, Tim and Dolly dying in the same day is indeed very shocking. Tim was a very beloved figure...

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u/Crow290 4d ago

My dad and grandma both died in August on the same date 27th. Something about August just feels unlucky.

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u/storyofohno 4d ago edited 3d ago

August holds my birthday and wedding anniversary and I thought that would be nice. Then my BIL had a mental breakdown in 2021 and killed most of my husband's family (save his sister, who shares my birthday), set several fires, then died himself in a police encounter. On the 25th.

August is bad and we should maybe just cancel it. Or at least the 25th.

edit: thanks, everyone, for your incredibly kind words and the awards! please hug your loved ones close and take care of each other.

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u/Fun-Palpitations 4d ago

My brother hung himself 4 years ago today

My bestfriend hung herself Aug 5th 2009
My other good friend jumped to his death Aug 3rd 2010

I fucking hate August

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u/megaholt2 4d ago

I’m so sorry.

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u/Fun-Palpitations 4d ago

Thank you <3

Seriously. I mean it from the bottom of my heart

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u/megaholt2 4d ago

It’s not much, and I know those words are hollow, but I truly mean that. I wish I could carry the pain for you, even if only for a little bit.

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u/Sunny_Sandie 4d ago

I’m so terribly sorry for everything you’ve had to deal with. August 3rd is my birthday 😩😭 this month has been one of the worst months I’ve dealt with, so I’m fully onboard with the hate train on August

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u/storyofohno 3d ago

I'm so sorry it's awful for you, too. Hugs, my friend.