Susan Sarandon, Carol Burnett and Others React to Tim Curry’s Death

Tim Curry, the British actor widely recognized for his screen and stage work, died at his home in Los Angeles on Aug. 25, according to reporting published Aug. 28. The news was quickly followed by public tributes from other entertainers, including Susan Sarandon and Carol Burnett, who recalled his personality and contributions to popular culture.

Sarandon, who co-starred with Curry in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” shared a throwback image of the two online. In the caption, Sarandon wrote, “What a funny, sexy, original he was,” and added that she loved “about…” Curry, framing the post as both a professional connection and a personal remembrance. The tribute linked Curry’s most enduring association with the cult classic to the broader network of artists who worked with him.

Burnett was also among the performers acknowledging Curry’s death, according to Page Six, which collected tributes from multiple public figures. The posts reflected Curry’s reach across comedy and musical performance as well as more broadly recognizable mainstream film and television audiences.

Curry’s death came as additional details about his passing were not yet fully enumerated in the Page Six report beyond the date and location. As with many celebrity deaths, public reactions have initially focused on career highlights and personal memories shared through social media rather than on official statements from family, representatives, or medical authorities.

For audiences, Curry’s legacy is anchored in roles that became audience staples over time, including his work connected to “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” That connection matters for how the public remembers an entertainer, as it also points to how performers become part of communal viewing traditions, repeat screenings, and cast-spanning networks that include later performers and fans.

The tributes also highlight the modern cultural role of public acknowledgments. When prominent figures respond quickly to a death, it can shape what details and images circulate first, and it can influence how quickly fans locate a common reference point for the person who died.

In the hours after the reporting, the ongoing set of tributes suggested a wide circle of colleagues and admirers, but additional verification of biographical specifics beyond Curry’s death date and Los Angeles home location was not included in the single report referenced for this story. Further information may emerge from additional outlets and from any statements released by Curry’s estate or representatives.

As the public mourning period continues, entertainers and media communities often revisit catalog work, including filmed and stage projects associated with the late actor. That cycle can also affect how libraries, streaming platforms, and theatrical distributors market and surface titles associated with Curry, particularly those with longstanding audience followings.