Legendary British actor Tim Curry spotted in a wheelchair on rare outing after health crisis
A terrifying health emergency changed everything for the beloved Hollywood star, shocking fans and leaving many wondering if he’d ever return to public life.
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Legendary British actor Tim Curry was seen on a rare outing in Los Angeles today, 13 years after suffering a major stroke.
The 79-year-old was spotted leaving Gelson’s supermarket wearing a red sweater, matching trainers, and black trousers.
Also sporting dark sunglasses and clutching a paper bag, Curry was pushed in a wheelchair by his carer.
Curry’s 2012 stroke left him partially paralysed on one side of his body and affected his speech.
The health crisis forced him to step away from acting and public life for several years.
A celebrated actor, Curry is known for his charismatic performances in film, television and theatre.
His other notable roles include Wadsworth the butler in the cult classic Clue and Pennywise the Dancing Clown in the 1990 adaptation of Stephen King’s It.
The stroke had a severe impact on Curry’s mobility, leaving him reliant on a wheelchair and carers for support with everyday tasks.
Since 2012, he has undergone extensive physical therapy and rehabilitation to regain as much movement and speech as possible.
He has kept a low profile in recent years, rarely seen in public and not active in major acting projects.
However, Curry has made some notable appearances and engaged with fans through interviews and virtual events.
In 2015, almost three years after his stroke, he made a rare public appearance at the Actors Fund Tony Awards Viewing Party in Los Angeles.
There, he received a lifetime achievement award and spoke openly about his recovery, highlighting how maintaining his sense of humour was vital to coping with his health challenges.
More recently, since 2023, Curry has participated in virtual video chats with fans through conventions like GalaxyCon.
He has also shared occasional video messages on social media, providing insight into his life post-stroke and answering fan questions about his recovery and career.
In addition to these appearances, Curry marked a notable return to acting in 2024 with a role in the horror film Stream - his first feature film role in 14 years.
The film was released in select theatres in August 2024.
He has also remained active in voice acting, lending his talents to animated series and projects, further demonstrating his enduring passion for performance.
This story first appeared in The Sun and was republished with permission.
Originally published as Legendary British actor Tim Curry spotted in a wheelchair on rare outing after health crisis
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