The Echo of a Distant Time: Tim Curry, 19 April 1946 to 25 August 2026

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Tim Curry, 19 April 1946 to 25 August 2026

A formal colour portrait shows Tim Curry seated comfortably in a large upholstered armchair against a nearly black background. He wears a substantial burgundy cable-knit cardigan over a crisp white shirt and patterned red tie, creating a distinguished, scholarly appearance. His dark hair is swept neatly backwards, whilst a closely trimmed grey beard and moustache frame his face. Curry looks directly towards the camera with a composed, penetrating expression, one hand raised to adjust his rectangular black spectacles. Soft, controlled lighting illuminates his face and the textured cream upholstery while allowing the surrounding darkness to recede, giving the portrait an intimate, dignified atmosphere.

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Fare thee well, Tim Curry: the award-winning English actor and singer departs this life, aged eighty. {NPR 26 August}

https://www.npr.org/2026/08/26/nx-s1-5477607/tim-curry-dead

I make no pretence of being an ardent admirer of every production for which Mr Curry became renowned, nor have I seen his entire body of work. Few performers, however, were ever greater at portraying an eccentric, over-the-top villain. Pennywise is probably my favourite example. Godspeed, good sir.

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