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Tim Curry, star of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," dies at 80

Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."

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Tim Curry, star of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," dies at 80
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