British actor Tim Curry, known for his roles in "It," "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," and other films, has died at the age of 80. This was reported on August 26 by BelTA, citing TMZ.

According to sources, the actor died late in the evening of August 25 at his home in Los Angeles. As CNN previously reported, Tim Curry suffered a massive stroke in 2012, which led to serious health problems.

Tim Curry was born on April 19, 1946, in Warrington, Cheshire. He studied drama and English at the Universities of Cambridge and Birmingham.

The actor became widely known for his roles in the films “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and the film adaptation of Stephen King’s “It”, where he played the role of the clown Pennywise. His filmography also includes “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”, “The Shadow”, “Loaded Weapon”, “The Addams Family Reunion” and “Scary Movie 2”.

In addition to his work in film and television, Curry has worked in music and voiced characters in animated films and computer games.