Tim Curry Remembered by Susan Sarandon, Carol Burnett, Rob Schneider, Luke Evans and More: “A Bright Fierce Flame”

The Rocky Horror Picture Show star died at the age of 80 in Los Angeles , his longtime manager and friend Marcia Hurwitz announced Wednesday. A cause of death was not immediately made available, but he previously suffered a major stroke in 2012.

Carol Burnett , who starred alongside Curry in Annie as Miss Hannigan (he portrayed her on-screen brother), shared a clip from the 1982 film on Instagram. She wrote, “We had such a wonderful time working together on ‘Annie.’ Nobody could play lovable villains better than he could. He was a dear friend. I was blessed to know him.” Related Stories Lifestyle Luke Evans, Who Played Dr. Frank-N-Furter on Broadway, Wrote Letter to Tim Curry Weeks Before His Passing Movies How Tim Curry Walked Into an Audition -- and Became Frank-N-Furter

Luke Evans, the most recent actor to play Dr. Frank-N-Furter on Broadway, the role Curry originated on-stage and portrayed in the 1975 film, penned a tribute on Instagram. “There will only be one Tim Curry ,” Evans wrote. “He was a force, a bright fierce flame, an exquisite charm and that rich vocal tone, he was an inspiration to me and so many people for the roles he played and the effect he had on so many of us.”

Evans also revealed he recently wrote Curry a letter during the end of his run in the Broadway show, which concluded on Aug. 23. “With only three weeks left, before I finally hang up the fishnets and heels, I wanted to send you a note. Although we’ve never met, you’ve been part of this journey from the very beginning. Every actor who puts on Frank inevitably walks into a conversation that started with you, and I’ve felt that every single night,” the letter read in part.

Curry’s Home Alone 2: Lost in New York co-star Rob Schneider, who played Cedric, the hotel bellhop, while Curry portrayed Mr. Hector, the suspicious hotel concierge, posted a lengthy tribute. “The great and wonderful Tim Curry has given his final bow,” he wrote on Instagram. “I have never known another actor who could say more with a knowing grin or a raised eyebrow than the splendid Tim Curry!”

He added, “Most actors will do a scene the same way and try to perfect it. I was astonished as a young actor to witness Tim do a scene 7 completely different ways and ALL OF THEM FANTASTIC! I asked him about it, and he gave me a great gift. Tim said, ‘I want to give the director different choices! It’s not my job to decide which one. It’s up to him!’ Right then and there, it changed everything for me! Tim was kind and generous to be in a scene with. I was thrilled to be in the same frame as him.”

Schneider went on to praise the actor’s most memorable roles, concluding his tribute saying, “Tim, it was truly an honor to know you!”

His Clue co-stars, from the 1985 film based on the popular board game, also shared tributes. Michael McKean wrote on X , “My last conversation with Tim Curry was about life and love and laughter. The grim physical state he found himself in has now ended, a blessing. Our blessing was that we had Tim Curry in our lives.