The cause of death was coronary artery disease, according to documents from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health obtained by People. ^[1] Tim Curry died on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80 in Los Angeles. ^[2] Tim Curry's agent told BBC that the death certificate lists ischemic heart disease as the cause of death. ^[3] Medical records indicated that a history of stroke and kidney cancer were significant conditions contributing to his death. ^[4] Documents from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirm the diagnosis of ischemic heart disease and also mention a history of stroke and kidney cancer. ^[5] The death certificate indicates that both the stroke and kidney cancer significantly contributed to Tim Curry's death. ^[6] People magazine reported that Tim Curry died as a result of heart problems. ^[7] In an interview with The New York Times in 2025, Curry stated that the 2012 stroke brought him close to death. ^[8] Tim Curry had a history of kidney cancer, but no surgical procedures were performed for this condition. ^[9]