Tim Curry, the versatile British actor celebrated for his iconic roles in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," has died at the age of 80. His publisher at Grand Central confirmed the news, though further details were not provided.

Curry, born in Cheshire, England, carved out a distinguished career on both stage and screen, becoming a recognizable figure for his captivating performances and distinctive baritone voice. His acting journey began in London's West End in the late 1960s, and he later made a significant impact on Broadway, earning a Tony nomination for his role in "Amadeus."

The actor's portrayal of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 cult musical "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" remains one of his most enduring performances. He originated the character on stage before reprising it for the film adaptation, which has achieved legendary status and holds the record for the longest theatrical release in history.

Curry's talent for embodying memorable characters, often villains with a theatrical flair, led to a string of notable roles throughout the 1980s and beyond. He played the butler Wadsworth in "Clue," the Lord of Darkness in "Legend," and the terrifying shape-shifting clown Pennywise in the television miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's "It."

His prolific career extended into the 1990s and 2000s with appearances in major Hollywood films such as "The Hunt for Red October," "The Three Musketeers," "Muppet Treasure Island," and "Charlie's Angels." Curry also made frequent guest appearances on popular television shows, including "Roseanne," "Will and Grace," and "Monk."

Beyond his live-action roles, Curry was a highly regarded voice actor. He won a Daytime Emmy for his performance as Captain Hook in "Peter Pan and the Pirates" and lent his voice to characters like Nigel Thornberry in the Nickelodeon series "The Wild Thornberrys," as well as roles in "FernGully: The Last Rainforest" and "The Rugrats Movie."

An accomplished singer, Curry released three solo albums and contributed to various movie soundtracks. His 1979 single "I Do the Rock" charted on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. He returned to Broadway in 2004, originating the role of King Arthur in the hit musical "Spamalot," for which he received another Tony nomination.

Curry had faced health challenges since suffering a stroke in 2012, which affected his mobility and led him to use a wheelchair, largely limiting his work to voice acting and appearances at fan conventions.