Tim Curry, known for 'Clue,' 'Annie' and 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' dead at 80

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Acclaimed actor and singer Tim Curry died Tuesday at the age of 80.

With his powerful baritone voice and big, expressive eyes, the British-born artist was known for a range of memorable characters on stage and screen and was celebrated for his offbeat, often villainous roles in films like "Clue," "Annie" and "Muppet Treasure Island," but he will be most remembered for his outrageous performance i…

Acclaimed actor and singer Tim Curry died Tuesday at the age of 80.

With his powerful baritone voice and big, expressive eyes, the British-born artist was known for a range of memorable characters on stage and screen and was celebrated for his offbeat, often villainous roles in films like "Clue," "Annie" and "Muppet Treasure Island," but he will be most remembered for his outrageous performance i…

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