Tim Curry, a renowned actor known for his iconic roles in films like The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Clue, Annie, It, and Home Alone 2, recently shared his experience of suffering a stroke in 2012. In an interview with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz, which was broadcast on CBS Sunday Morning, Curry opened up about the details of that fateful day.<\/p>\n
Curry recalled that he had no idea anything was wrong until a masseuse suggested he go to the hospital. "It was so strange," he said. "I actually had a massage and the man giving me a massage said, ‘I’m worried about you. I think we should call a doctor.’ I was fine. I had no symptoms that I was aware of. I had no pain." After being hospitalized, Curry learned that he had suffered a stroke, which brought back memories of his father, who had suffered a fatal stroke when Curry was ten years old.<\/p>\n
Curry underwent brain surgery and rehabilitation, which included learning to speak again. "I had to learn to speak again," he said. "That was very strange. I hated not being able to speak." The left side of his face was also paralyzed, causing it to "fall to the side." Despite the challenges, Curry persevered and continued to work on his recovery.<\/p>\n
Curry’s role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show had a significant impact on many teenagers who felt like outcasts. "He had a lot of power – Frank," Curry said. "He gave a lot of teenagers permission to be different and I’m very glad he had that power." Curry’s portrayal of the character helped many young people feel more confident and accepting of themselves.<\/p>\n
Curry has a new memoir, titled "Rover," but he prefers to keep some secrets to himself. "One of the keys is not to promote any identity," he said. "I tried to nurture that. I protected that and continued to do that." Curry also opened up about his mother, who suffered from bipolar disorder and was often cruel towards him. Despite her behavior, Curry chose not to wallow in self-pity, instead adopting a more positive outlook on life.<\/p>\n
At 79 years old, Curry is not afraid of dying. "I’m not afraid of death," he said. "I try to avoid it, but I suspect I’ll welcome it in the end. I think saying goodbye can be very comforting, and I want to earn it." Curry’s attitude towards life and death is a testament to his resilience and positivity, inspiring fans around the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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