Tim Curry Makes Rare Public Appearance To Accept Award From The Actors Fund –– 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' Star In 8 Photos
June 8 2015, Updated 11:05 a.m. ET
Tim Curry made a rare appearance Sunday at a Los Angeles-based Tony Awards Viewing party, where the Rocky Horror Picture Show said he was "doing well," and received an award.
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A wheelchair-bound Tim Curry, who suffered a stroke three years ago, was awarded the Actors Fund Lifetime Achievement Award at the glamorous event.
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show star, whose speech has been impacted by his health woes, told Los Angeles magazine he's "doing well."
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The actor, who played the role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic, said he'd been "looking forward" to collecting the honors at the Skirball Cultural Center.
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The 69-year-old was honored by the organization, which helps families of late actors with funeral costs.
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Curry, with agent Marcia Hurwitz, said of his involvement: "I've done a few benefits for the Actors Fund and I think it's a marvelous organization -- I hope not to have to use it!"
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The resilient Home Alone 2: Lost in New York star said that despite his health woes, it's "part of his DNA" to persevere.
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The English actor suffered a stroke in July 2012 at his Los Angeles home in the Hollywood Hills.
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Curry has also carved out a legacy for his voice-over work, having lent his talents to productions such as Star Wars: The Clone Wars, The Wild Thornberrys, and Transformers: Rescue Bots.