Luke Evans has hailed Tim Curry as an inspiration.
Tim Curry has passed away, aged 80
The actor died, aged 80, on Tuesday (25.08.26) and Luke – who recently completed a seven-month run in The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway playing Dr. Frank-N-Furter, the role Curry originated – has already taken to social media to pay a glowing tribute.
Luke, 47, wrote on Instagram: “He was a force, a bright fierce flame, an exquisite charm and that rich vocal tone, he was an inspiration to me and so many more people for the roles he played and the effect he had on so many of us.”
The actor also thanked Curry for inspiring him in his own acting career.
Luke said: “I just want to say thank you. For your fearless performance, for creating something so enduring, and for inspiring generations of actors to be a little braver than they thought they could be. I hope wherever you are, you’d approve of one more Frank having the time of his life in those heels.”
Elsewhere, Michael McKean, who co-starred with Curry in Clue, the 1985 comedy mystery film, has also paid a glowing tribute to the late actor.
The 78-year-old star wrote on X: “My last conversation with Tim Curry was about life and love and laughter. The grim physical state he found himself in has now ended, a blessing. Our blessing was that we had Tim Curry in our lives. RIP, my friend. (sic)”
Meanwhile, Lesley Anne Warren, who also co-starred with Curry on Clue, has paid tribute to the actor, describing Curry as a “magician of artistry”.
Lesley wrote on Instagram: “My dear companion in crime, the brilliant, hilarious, hysterically funny , magician of artistry has left us. What an unbelievable joy to have shared a sound stage with him and to engage with such a master talent. I adored him. Bless his wild and inspired soul. Love you Tim.”
Josh Gad has hailed the late actor, too, paying tribute to his “immense gifts”.
The movie star said on his Instagram Story: “Another day, another legend. Goodbye Tim. Thank you for your immense gifts. Ugh (sic)”
