British actor Tim Curry died of coronary artery disease at his home in Los Angeles on 25 August, his spokesman has confirmed to the BBC.

The actor was 80 years old when he passed away. In addition to the underlying heart condition, Curry had a history of stroke and kidney cancer, both of which were significant conditions that contributed to his death, according to a death certificate filed in Los Angeles County.

Curry had spent over a decade navigating serious health issues after suffering a near-fatal stroke in 2012. The incident left him using a wheelchair, prompting a major shift in how he worked. Rather than stepping away from performing entirely, he adapted his career to focus exclusively on voice acting.

At the time, the actor expressed gratitude that the stroke had resulted in physical paralysis rather than taking away his speech. He remained determined to stay connected with the public, regularly appearing at film conventions to meet fans who had followed his work across decades.

Curry also documented his medical struggles in his memoir, Vagabond, which was published last year. In the book, he opened up about the initial health emergency and the prolonged recovery that followed, writing: "If there was anything impressed upon me in the aftermath, it was just how remarkable it was that I was still alive."

Born in the north-western town of Warrington in 1946, Curry began his professional acting career shortly after leaving university. His first major acting role came in 1968, when he appeared in the London stage production of the rock musical Hair.

His definitive breakthrough arrived seven years later, when he shot to international fame as Dr Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 cult classic The Rocky Horror Show. Curry had previously attended a 40th anniversary celebration for the film in Los Angeles in 2015, celebrating a role that defined his early career.

Over the following decades, Curry established himself as a versatile screen and stage presence. Among his most memorable roles were the sinister clown Pennywise in the 1990 television version of Stephen King's It, Rooster in the 1982 film adaptation of Annie, and King Arthur in the stage musical Spamalot. Viewers also saw him in major feature films including The Hunt For Red October, Home Alone 2, and Scary Movie 2.

Colleagues and stars of stage and screen have been sharing tributes in the wake of his death. Susan Sarandon, who starred alongside him in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, led tributes to her former co-star.

Michael McKean, who appeared with Curry in the 1985 comedy whodunit Clue, also spoke warmly of his long-time friend, acknowledging last week that the ailing actor had been in a "grim physical state" during his final period.

What we don't know yet is whether any public memorial services are being planned by his family or representatives. I'll keep you updated as more information becomes available.