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Tim Curry Reveals Lasting Stroke Effects as Memoir 'Vagabond' Debuts

A new Guardian interview alongside his book outlines severe post-stroke impairments he now accepts.

Overview

  • Curry says a 2012 stroke struck during a routine visit to his masseur, after which he underwent brain surgery.
  • Thirteen years on, he reports ongoing disabilities, including reliance on a wheelchair and loss of function in his left arm.
  • He describes significant short-term memory loss as the most challenging effect, noting he may be unable to return to theatre.
  • Asked about the chance of another stroke, he says it could occur at any time and that the experience left him feeling vulnerable.
  • Despite these limits, he has continued working, appearing in the 2024 film Stream, with his autobiography Vagabond published today.