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The actor, famous for The Rocky Horror Picture Show, died on 25 August at his residence in Los Angeles. His spokesman confirmed coronary artery disease was the cause, referring to a death certificate lodged in Los Angeles County. Curry had previously experienced a stroke and kidney cancer, both of which were factors in his death.
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