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Tim Curry reveals the royal who was a huge fan of Rocky Horror Picture Show

Tim Curry at a ‘Rocky Horror’ panel in 2016
Tim Curry at a ‘Rocky Horror’ panel in 2016 (Frederick M Brown/Getty Images)
  • Tim Curry disclosed that Diana, Princess of Wales, once remarked that his film The Rocky Horror Picture Show "completed my education".
  • The actor, who played Dr Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 musical, shared this anecdote during an interview on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme.
  • Curry also spoke about his health, confirming he suffered a major stroke in 2012 which has left him unable to walk and reliant on a wheelchair.
  • He reflected on his diverse acting career, which includes roles in It, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, and Muppet Treasure Island.
  • His new memoir, Vagabond, was published earlier this week.
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