Generations of fans are remembering Tim Curry and the unforgettable characters that made him one of entertainment’s most distinctive performers.

Curry has died at the age of 80, bringing to a close a remarkable career that stretched across film, television, theater and voice acting.

For many fans, Curry will forever be remembered for his legendary performance as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The role transformed him into a cult-film icon and remained closely associated with him for decades.

But Curry was never defined by just one character.

He delighted audiences as the suspicious butler Wadsworth in Clue, terrified a generation as Pennywise in the 1990 television adaptation of It, and appeared in numerous other productions while building an equally impressive career as a voice actor.

Away from the screen, Curry faced significant health challenges later in life after suffering a major stroke in 2012. Despite those difficulties, he continued making appearances and connecting with the fans who had followed his work for decades.

That perseverance became another chapter in a career already filled with memorable performances.

Today, longtime viewers aren’t remembering only one movie or one character. They’re remembering the unmistakable voice, humor and presence of an entertainer who was truly unlike anyone else.

For millions who grew up watching Tim Curry, Hollywood has lost an original.