Annie Potts not dead: Fact-checking wild claims about Ghostbusters actor as she pens touching note for Tim Curry

Annie Potts, the actor known for roles in Ghostbusters and Young Sheldon, is not dead. Fears spread on social media as a Google overview appeared to show that the actor died on August 26, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Notably, Potts reportedly lives in the Toluca Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles but was born in Nashville. On opening her Wikipedia profile, there's no mention of Potts' death.

However, the Google overview sparked fears among fans. One wrote on X “And then this gave me the scare of a lifetime bc google false reported annie potts death.” Another added “On call with my best friend and we are investigating annie potts’ supposed death.” Yet another asked “ANNIE POTTS?”.

Annie Potts is yet to address the false rumors claiming she's dead. However, the actor penned a touching note for Tim Curry, best known for The Rocky Horror Picture Show and It, who died at the age of 80.

The actor wrote “My darling Tim. My Best Man at my wedding. My neighbor. My boys’ Uncle. He taught me about friendship and cooking and design and gardens. I taught him how to fish. I am so happy that you are released now....into a most beautiful garden.... I will miss you beyond words.”

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