Key Takeaways
- Tim Curry, known for his role as Nigel Thornberry, passed away at 80.
- Co-stars from ‘The Wild Thornberrys’ shared their memories and tributes.
- Curry’s impact on the cast and fans is deeply felt.
- He had previously suffered a major stroke in 2012.
Tributes from Co-Stars
Tim Curry’s passing has left a significant void for fans and colleagues alike. The voice cast of Nickelodeon’s The Wild Thornberrys has come forward to honor their beloved co-star, who portrayed the adventurous Nigel Thornberry.
Following his death at the age of 80, Lacey Chabert, who voiced Eliza Thornberry, expressed her fond memories on Instagram. She wrote, “I’ll forever cherish the wonderful memories of working with Tim on The Wild Thornberrys. It was such a joy to watch him create a character. He was always so incredibly kind to me and encouraging. He will be so very missed.”
More Remembrances
Danielle Harris, who voiced Debbie Thornberry, shared her own heartfelt tribute. “How lucky I felt to share the stage with him for 7 years,” she posted. “I recorded with Tim more than anyone on the cast, and my face would literally hurt from laughing leaving the recording studio. Tim’s uncanny humor and naughty wit was like no other, and I just absolutely adored him. He will be missed.”
Flea, the bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the voice of Donnie, also reflected on his time with Curry. He recalled, “I was a kid who dressed in mom’s makeup and went to see Rocky Horror. I loved Tim Curry. We worked together later for a few years on The Wild Thornberrys and I was excited to hang out with him. He was kind, smart, and funny as hell. God bless him.”
Details of His Passing
Curry passed away at his home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles. His longtime manager, Marcia Hurwitz, confirmed that he died peacefully. While the cause of death has not been disclosed, Curry had faced health challenges since suffering a major stroke in 2012, which led to brain surgery and the use of a wheelchair.
