Tim Curry, star of Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 and "It", has died

The actor participated in many iconic projects.

Media recently reported the death of Tim Curry. According to available information, the actor passed away on August 25, at his home in Los Angeles.

The cause of the actor's death has not been reported yet. He had health problems after suffering a stroke in 2012.

The actor's career began in the late 1960s: he is known for roles in films such as "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York", "Loaded Weapon 1", "The Rocky Horror Picture Show", and Stephen King's "It" adaptation.

Many gamers know Tim Curry for his role in the strategy game Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 — the actor played the charismatic Anatoly Cherdenko. Scenes with him subsequently spawned various memes. In addition, he participated in voice acting for characters in projects such as Brutal Legend and Dragon Age: Origins.

Over the years, Tim Curry gained recognition not only in the gaming community. He received a Daytime Emmy Award for his role as Captain James T. Hook in "Peter Pan & the Pirates", and was also nominated for a Tony Award.