Tim Curry had a major stroke in 2012, and since then he has had ongoing mobility issues and uses a wheelchair. He has also made rare public appearances in recent years and, in 2025, said he still could not walk.

Quick Scoop

  • He is alive and still active in limited ways, especially for special appearances and projects.
  • The stroke happened in July 2012 and led to brain surgery, followed by long-term left-side weakness and walking difficulty.
  • In 2025, he gave a rare update saying, “I still can't walk,” while appearing at a 50th-anniversary event for The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

What changed

Before the stroke, Curry was widely known for roles like Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show , Pennywise in IT , and Wadsworth in Clue. After the stroke, he largely stepped back from on-screen acting and worked less publicly, though he continued some voice work and later made occasional appearances.

Latest status

His official site says his memoir Vagabond is scheduled for release in October 2025 and notes recent appearances tied to his career celebrations. That lines up with recent coverage showing him engaging with fans, but still dealing with serious physical limitations from the stroke.

If you want, I can also give you a very short “then vs. now” timeline of Tim Curry’s career and health.