Tim Curry Lives Far Away from Family after Stroke — His Friends Take Care of Him & Cooked for Him on Recent B-Day

• Tim Curry's family supported him when he was still starting out as an actor.
• After years of starring in numerous projects, the actor suffered a stroke but chose to keep it quiet.
• At 77, Curry has a close circle of friends who take care of him in the absence of his family.

Tim Curry has become one of the most recognizable faces in show business, having performed in iconic films such as "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." As a child, Tim was often exposed to music, which is where his love of performance also originated. His entire family shared a love of music, and his sister was a talented pianist.

Tim's father, James Curry, was a Royal Navy Methodist chaplain, while his mother, Patricia Curry, worked as a school secretary. His older sister, Judith Curry, was an aspiring concert pianist, while Tim was also drawn to performing from a young age. He sang soprano in his church's choir at the tender age of six.

Tim had his first experiences as a Shakespearean actor around the age of ten when he starred in annual school plays. After the death of his father when the actor was only twelve, the family moved to London, although Tim was sent off to board at Kingswood School in the city of Bath. Later in life, Tim would move to Birmingham.

He also put many of his fans' minds at ease by revealing that he has been doing well since 2012.

After pursuing acting as a calling, Tim found a breakout role in the 1973 stage production "The Rocky Horror Show." A year later, he reprised his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the film adaptation, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." He starred in numerous other stage productions, including "Hair" and "Amadeus."

Tim branched out into film, starring in iconic films such as "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" and "It." Sadly, the actor's mother, Patricia, passed away in 1999. Two years later, in 2001, he would also lose his beloved sister, Judith, who died of a brain tumor. Tim never married, and the actor has no children of his own.

Tim Curry Survived a Stroke

Tim built up a loyal fanbase with his diverse roles and often bone-chilling performances throughout the years, making him one of the most beloved British actors of the last few years. At one point, however, he quietly vanished off our screens, leaving many wondering what happened to the once-prominent performer.

In recent years, Tim has been much more open about his personal health.

As a famously private public figure, Tim has always chosen to keep many details about his personal life out of the public eye. Little is known about his relationship status, although there have been long-running rumors that he was dating Marcia Hurwitz, but nothing has ever been confirmed.

In a similar vein, Tim didn't let anything slip when he suffered a stroke in 2012, which essentially left him incapable of doing more work on-screen. Thankfully, the actor survived the ordeal, but he needed to regain his ability to speak and had trouble moving around freely. That said, with the help of therapy, he managed to recover.

The actor's family and friends all respected his wishes to keep his stroke quiet, but the news inevitably made it out. It was revealed that Tim had taken a break from acting for a few years to focus on his physical therapy and speech therapy, regaining some of the skills he had lost.

Despite his stroke, the actor remained upbeat. He finally opened up about his health, confessing that the stroke had taken a significant toll on his life. However, he admitted his sense of humor has been "vital" to getting through the last few years and it wasn't difficult to find humor in his daily life. Facebook users have also noticed how far the actor has come since 2012.

Tim also put many of his fans' minds at ease by revealing that he has been doing well since 2012. These days, the actor has slowly been re-emerging, and he's smiling and on his feet. In 2023, the actor looks happy and healthy, almost back to his old self, sharing Instagram posts to remember all his past projects. Although his speech is still slightly slurred, he has made tremendous leaps in his recovery.

Tim Curry's Life at 77

In recent years, Tim has been much more open about his personal health. The actor has often made the rounds at conventions, appearing at the Emerald City Comic Con at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle in December 2021. He has also turned to voiceover work, most recently narrating the film "Fork" in 2022.

Tim has also shared some aspects of his personal life, appearing in a series of interviews with a fan. In one of the interviews, he shared some of what he did on his 77th birthday. The actor revealed that he spent his special day with a number of friends since most of his family still reside in England. He shared that a few of his closest companions stopped by his house while another of his friends made them all a hearty meal.

In the last few years, Tim also opened up about his architectural tastes. He shared what inspired the decor of his Los Angeles home, saying he has drawn inspiration from numerous sources over the years.

The "Annie" star recalled the first time he saw the house in Los Angeles, noting that a friend of his originally took him to have a look at the property before it was demolished. The moment he opened the French doors in the living room and a verdant, canyon-esque backyard opened up before him, he made an offer.

Initially designed by Stiles Clements, the home offers a glance at the Spanish colonial revival styles found in the 20s and 30s, although without many of the clichés so common in many houses from this era. Tim noted that the house lacks many of the silly accouterments, and he enjoys the elegant style of the home.

The inside is adorned with various antiques that Tim hunted throughout his life, from Stickley furniture he found at a bargain to numerous English antiques. The walls are lined with an ensemble of paintings, including oil pieces and drawings. Much of the house echoes what a younger Tim saw in the Guinness family home in Dublin.

Although the actor had every part of the house painstakingly designed, he rarely lives in the Los Angeles property these days. Nonetheless, the house reflects Tim's approach to life, as he explained, "Once I stopped rushing about the world, I realized there were more important things in life than a marquee."