Rob Schneider remembers ‘great and wonderful’ Home Alone co-star Tim Curry

Tim Curry’s Passing Draws an Outpouring of Tributes From Hollywood’s Most Unlikely Alliances

Traveloasisspot.com – The entertainment world is reeling from the loss of Tim Curry, the British-born actor whose theatrical flair and unmistakable voice left an indelible mark on cinema, television, and the stage. Curry died at age 80 in his Los Angeles residence, a fact confirmed by his longtime manager and close friend Marcia Hurwitz. No official cause of death has been announced, though the actor had endured a devastating stroke in 2012 that left the left side of his body paralysed — a setback that, remarkably, did not silence his generosity toward fans or his presence in public life.

Within hours of the announcement, former collaborators spanning decades and genres began sharing personal memories, many of them posted directly to social media. The tributes paint a consistent portrait: a performer of extraordinary range who treated every role as a gift to be offered, never a vehicle for self-promotion.

A Career Built on Versatility

Curry’s body of work defies easy categorisation. He originated the role of Dr Frank-N-Furter — the flamboyant, transvestite alien scientist — on London’s West End before the production crossed to Broadway, and later reprised the character in the 1975 film adaptation of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. That movie has since evolved into a global cult phenomenon, particularly embraced by LGBTQ+ audiences who found in its subversive energy a mirror for their own experiences. Beyond that singular icon, Curry delivered memorable turns in Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining (1980), the 1982 musical film Annie, Stephen King’s It (1990), and Muppet Treasure Island (1996), among numerous other screen and stage credits.

In 1992, he appeared opposite child star Macaulay Culkin in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, playing the suave concierge at the Plaza Hotel while Rob Schneider took the part of the hapless bellman, Cedric. That pairing would later become the emotional anchor for one of the most detailed tributes to emerge in the wake of Curry’s death.

Rob Schneider’s Long-Form Remembrance

Schneider, now 62, published an extended message on Instagram on Wednesday, accompanied by a still of Curry from the Home Alone 2 set. He described watching his young self, still a relatively unknown actor, become “astonished” as Curry delivered seven “completely different” yet “fantastic” takes of a single scene.

“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 closed the post with a simple, heartfelt line:

“Tim, it was truly an honour to know you! God bless you!”

He added that he had “never known another actor who could say more with a knowing grin or a raised eyebrow than the splendid Tim Curry,” noting that his former co-star had “given his final bow.”

Sarandon, O’Brien, and the Rocky Horror Circle

Susan Sarandon, who played Magenta alongside Curry in the original stage and film productions, posted a photograph of the pair on Instagram with a caption that distilled his character in three adjectives: “funny, sexy, original.” She went on to write:

“What a funny, sexy, original he was. But what I loved about him most was his heart. Even wheelchair bound he continued to be so sweet and generous with his fans. Thank you Tim for meaning so much to so many people. Love you, S.”

Richard O’Brien, the writer and creator of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, addressed the New Zealand Herald in a statement that underscored the depth of his personal regard. He described Curry as a “wonderful man by nature who was also a wonderful performer and understood the difference between such delightful achievements,” adding:

“He never sought attention and never put himself before the roles that he played. He was, in short, a good egg and class act.”

O’Brien prefaced the remarks by noting he shared them “with an exceptionally sad heart and misted-up eyes.”

Lesser-Known Bonds: Brook and Grant

Model-turned-actress Kelly Brook recalled working alongside Curry on the 2000 thriller Sorted and described a lunch-break conversation that, she said, altered the trajectory of her career. At 19, she mentioned she would be spending a few weeks in Los Angeles accompanying a friend with business meetings. Curry, she recounted, kindly offered to introduce her to his then-manager, Joan Hyler. That introduction ultimately led to Hyler representing Brook as an actress and opening doors to subsequent film and television roles.

“I did often think I owed my career in the USA to Tim Curry as it’s these sorts of introductions that change the course of your life. He was such a lovely, generous, kind man and so talented. Thank you for making my dreams come true.”

Actor Richard E. Grant, a longtime friend and fellow performer, shared an image of Curry in his Frank-N-Furter costume and praised the late star’s “indelible, fearless insouciance.” Grant recalled first seeing him on stage in The Pirates of Penzance and later on screen, and noted meeting him “many times in the last century” in Los Angeles.

Dee Snider, frontman of the rock band Twisted Sister, posted a brief but pointed farewell on X: “RIP TIM.”

Carol Burnett, who shared the screen with Curry in the 1982 film Annie, also joined the chorus of mourning, referring to him as a “dear friend” in her own tribute.

Legacy Beyond the Spotlight

What unites every voice in this wave of remembrance is not merely admiration for a talented performer but gratitude for a person who, even after his 2012 stroke confined him to a wheelchair, continued to engage warmly with fans and colleagues. In an industry often defined by transactional relationships, Curry’s consistent generosity — whether offering a young actress a career-altering introduction or giving a director seven distinct choices on a single take — stands as perhaps his most enduring credit. The cult following that The Rocky Horror Picture Show has sustained for nearly five decades ensures that Frank-N-Furter will remain a touchstone for generations, but the man behind the character, as his peers attest, was something far rarer: a genuinely kind collaborator who treated every frame as a shared responsibility rather than a personal showcase.