# 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' Actor Tim Curry's Cause of Death Revealed

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-09-02 20:29 UTC · Category: Entertainment · Sources: 39 · Current Velocity: 79.62

## Executive Summary
The cause of death has been revealed for Rocky Horror Picture Show star Tim Curry, drawing widespread attention a week after his passing.

## Intelligence Brief
Tim Curry, known for his role in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has had his official cause of death revealed as coronary artery disease, according to reports from outlets including Rolling Stone. The disclosure follows his death at age 80 in Los Angeles.


Outlets such as Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, USA Today, and the BBC have covered the announcement, noting that the details emerged a week after his passing. Additional coverage from sources like Fox News, KTLA, and the Los Angeles Times highlights the widespread public interest in the newly released medical details surrounding the actor.


Simultaneously, reports from other entertainment coverage discuss his final appearances and comments from a Clue costar regarding his struggles during that time. Current reporting does not yet specify further details regarding memorial arrangements or upcoming statements from representatives, leaving the immediate next developments unspecified in the headlines.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What was Tim Curry's cause of death?
According to reporting from Rolling Stone and other outlets, his cause of death was coronary artery disease.

### How old was Tim Curry when he died?
Coverage indicates he died at the age of 80 in Los Angeles.

### When was the cause of death revealed?
The cause of death was revealed a week after his passing.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Reports, Cause of Death Revealed, Rocky Horror, Christy Knowings, Tim Curry, Rocky Horror Picture Show Actor Tim Curry's Cause of Death Revealed, Christy Knowings All That, Alum Christy

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHIO TV | Tim Curry cause of death revealed | 2026-09-03 20:42 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxOcXlPVGxjOHNpSWlLejUzZFowRkFTUEFqWWV2LV9WZE5sdHVCLUhabl9hd1pVLXF3VkthYUJPYmJMaG1FbWdOQXdXdU1mRDJCRnRVMHNncUx0TmdkR2N1WXM4S0gwd2pwTDRjUVE0cElvdmNZanBKam5zZFI1dGwyWXNicjVpbmlqb2FVTE5GWmJHQ3RlUkNmR9IBrAFBVV95cUxPdXluTlBKUzI3TTNQS0FlUWhHX2xMUmM3U09hcU1EdHJUZ3BiRnJkYlZhR2Nrd2hPUDNFSUw2WlNXRkFsWWl5b3JVd3hsNm5taFppY0NyMm5ZVl9XYnpiVFdaNjR4WktlTUI4enZSdHh3dWsxMUxnOGs1M1FDalFVUjFBQTZUcjE2NXpMNE1WTTVhOVE4M1EwcTl0anEyTmh4akpSaG5ST3ZFOERK?oc=5) |
| PinkNews | Rocky Horror actor Tim Curry cause of death confirmed after he died age 80 | 2026-09-03 20:42 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihwFBVV95cUxNam1LWk10UUptUWdJemRQdWR6OU5NdmpkaS1BcVFEQmN4b3poN0RvMWgzc2c3eDh2cFJMLVo3TzZySEJnT2s2YW5aVjdCSzBSZmZJc0hZd3hRLUJxUjJvVnhsVEJzdVdpUjdBVnBwQkx5bXpqYkU4U205Zlk3QjJ1bWhGRGFyTjg?oc=5) |
| The Independent | Rocky Horror star Tim Curry’s cause of death revealed | 2026-09-03 02:01 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxOaGlpWDhaZENwYkdtc0lmNmlEamlmbnpnOWtoYnpNR0NIdE9tLWIteXk2Y3hKWENBRUFESGZtMHgtQUNvZzBuOHlET0J5MDNqdEc4OTR6bWVmZzByXzNMdW9zOWxnVG9BeTRVaDFuWm1uYU4wSDJFSHNsNFJMQWh5MUxaUlZUSjlEdkl2NnVwVjhvdFY1NzFiRVc2Z05UcHc?oc=5) |
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| Yahoo | Tim Curry’s Cause of Death Revealed After Actor Dies at 80 | 2026-09-03 00:06 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihgFBVV95cUxPWDktT0YxWGhTSEpLS2p4WTMyckxTZllFSkFRY0xxcDM0OFJBUThfS2xuWmI0allZX2lzV25Ld2J1ZXNiTFp3bW9IelZmWWZ2X25kUW9OU2pVUC1wc2tRaXdBM2pEd3R0N1lkbWdKUzBVbFZJeDdMZ0tuVnVTSkVLenJ6ZFlGZw?oc=5) |
| The Washington Post | Tim Curry died of coronary artery disease, spokesman says | 2026-09-03 00:06 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxPYU9tT0l5RjlhbE5YZ3JpYzVUTUVVR2VxNWNkd3pwaGZoVW1mZXRZWmt1dzN5R0ZVNEhQZWpQY3MxODNRdkpoNjB2REJ2RHlfS3RZY3RFU3Z2UWNkTDY2dEhfeEhHdGpWa2g4UU1zbm1EQlR2dl8zYU91cDZSMkNxa19mZVNoWW9pbzRXVDFmNWpzWjJTTDFoaFJySVItUGx6amd3?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Tim Curry’s Cause of Death Revealed 1 Week After “Rocky Horror ”Star Died at 80 (Exclusive) | 2026-09-02 23:47 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxQRDF5aHlueWJVT2NZdHJTQWFMZ3Q4VVh4MXhCeXNJb2FkbEI4cTQyTWowWWZhWi02cDRubEZRLTFNS3hiVHRCbjBKUGJHR3I5THROV1RKRzdzYkhpcXR3MlozNW9jaUQzcGlVWHY2NnNVanR1UUU4TlJ3Q25CM3VqLWZzVWlpdU9hd0dBRS1BMWR0dFJmMm9jejJMYzR4ei0yTFE?oc=5) |
| KMBC | Tim Curry's cause of death revealed a week after 'Rocky Horror' star's death | 2026-09-02 23:47 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMib0FVX3lxTE1QMzdGcVhDa3ZpcENMUnlpdkFHX2NrTEluRi1ncWhNR1dWRjdENm9pLUxzSjV0QzBBMmZmT2VmcWw0RERETmhJdlZzdk9kZV9MUFRBWnFDU2Rnb3F1RzlSbWh5UUdCNTlwM0xHV1Ewcw?oc=5) |
| KTLA | Tim Curry’s cause of death revealed | 2026-09-02 23:47 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMid0FVX3lxTE9NUmNVamNqcTVUcGJLejBmVjFuX3BTN0Y3VjJQOWpjdDhseUhUVjh4eFhkMm5ya1lXWUthVG1ORmNOUUhZczVDM1ZOcFdCcElHT2twVmR2aFo0LTlQcWN1Vmlpb2NHd1BmcUFMSWVOTHZSengybzln0gF8QVVfeXFMTVZ0cm5uS1BZSHk0UkdBOWpYVEctazNiTFdldEJTazBhZ2VwaXdIbHQ1Wlo3U3hGclNZN1FDdUE1NFFzMzB3SjljMVdINWFmWHhRdWZRTW5qVGswYU1wSUhEUFg4cERWS0duN2YzLTFxaVduMHZDcjhJbVlXTQ?oc=5) |
| Cleveland.com | The detail revealed a week after Tim Curry’s death is drawing new attention | 2026-09-02 23:47 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxOZTZIekYxZndxOUdmNndoNHpXd0tWbU9Nbm9QaTlFaHEwR2t2U2RNRHpoRXZZUkp4dmoxNGVBSXg4NXdpODhEbkNfaW82WVVvN3JKU2ZSYmZ3U1hXSlR1YXV5eVdyUmxsa1Z2WXF0aEtYSXVSNmN2Yjc0Qndwd0E2enA4X1BNYzFlczh1ZWgwMHptWFdvY01qcEZVWDdoZVJWaFR2ZlFZVE1JejE3RTNZUWRlTEdabktyS1HSAc4BQVVfeXFMTjJtMzdzeGl5YmdaTUF4TFg4aUk0bWR0V3FvT1pDdWloc3VyMVBxb0VZX1NsTXBaTkR1SmktLXBPOTBBR2o2TDJEQzM3STIyVXpZRlZWWkhGR05aRjFkYk05SWVGampwR25LaklGcml2enNocHFFYTlaWUVwV2hmblJmaHV5M1JCbDE2cVZWakU4LWQ0YlhPZUJ) |
| ABC7 Los Angeles | Tim Curry's cause of death revealed after 'Rocky Horror' star dies at 80 in LA | 2026-09-02 23:47 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxNenR6anhLT1RKV3JXOXRKMjRYMXU3M0FvdjJqblBNZ1didzNEeWVJSnVtRm5EQzV1QWZjNVd4blM0THdMRW5UYndhU3MyY3haV1k3MFQ3RFkzTDVrTURReGNLV3VndmNzeUhCWEk1cDAycmtOaUYyVy1iMEQ0NW5LZHZJTnI4V1RPY3k0eDlFTGo3TUh2LUtn0gGcAUFVX3lxTE9vbTBkRERybl83SUdWbzFNR3NoT3ZpYnRyalhQYmtWMW00bU9lVnA4bWZValVyUUFvUHFSdDdwbU9rVjRGM251bFlHclJVYmtkQ0xnNjA4empZdEZ0djNLcUxoampQR1lQUmV5dDByVmlTdkc4RUN2X195SG8zaWhEMl8wbWxvWFRFLXZxRWhVSVRwRnNUcGdYTVBOMg?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Christy Knowings cause of death revealed | 2026-09-02 23:39 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxNRzk1REE2dnNnSWp5UUs3UDc1aVpJc2RSUi1SX0owZC1xNGVuYUN6cy1kc0tkV0xLV244bFNFUlNtZnlvcl9tbXVBOG9KR0NiRUQ1NWwtZEV4amxkTnhGLVRISEwyTlo1aGpIZWQ5TzNUenh5RHpQUl9nZnlRMTRjbldOcE1nX2NhZGtrT01UU2lKdWdHRC1weFIyTC0xTUFtRGhvY0pJejdkZkk?oc=5) |
| FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul | Christy Knowings', 'All That' star, cause of death revealed: Reports | 2026-09-02 23:39 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxQSzZDdVpKWE9kTlRjQmhRa0djTTUxaEQ1dHFHTnVfblRRbG9OY3hiNXdTUjZnbXRQenR1eUpyVUtqMkZQZlhiMEE1VHFiMnlUaS13NUpSajZxaUNuWk1jNWNfU3hvUUxuak5lZ3JBZV9rMFhPMTBzcS1HOU1BaHY2VEhEQjBqU2hNNGVOR3NR?oc=5) |
| Yahoo News Singapore | “All That” Alum Christy Knowings’ Cause of Death Revealed After She Died at Age 46 (Exclusive) | 2026-09-02 23:39 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTE9fTVd5THAtVWhJQ1Q3U2s0MlBUbHFsaldlb25TN3Y4NFNKRlpQU0JEMGdjOGUwQzI2ZTRwS0N1WVpCMU9BSlhhQ2dQOU0xcWlOUTVaRVZ3c2p6UUYwUmxVLWhER200OVRDT0VFOEdxdFZhaVpqVzQtRGk3MHZlX2c?oc=5) |

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