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Actor Tim Curry's cause of death revealed as coronary artery disease

Tim Curry died of coronary artery disease at age 80, according to Los Angeles County records.

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Actor Tim Curry died at his home on August 25 at age 80. [1] Medical records cited a history of stroke and kidney cancer as other significant conditions that contributed to Curry's death. [2] The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that the investigation report regarding Tim Curry's death has been completed. [3] Documents indicate Curry did not undergo surgical interventions to treat his coronary artery disease, kidney cancer, or history of stroke. [4]
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  1. Actor Tim Curry died at his home on August 25 at age 80. · B.T.
  2. Medical records cited a history of stroke and kidney cancer as other significant conditions that contributed to Curry's death. · 24 Horas
  3. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that the investigation report regarding Tim Curry's death has been completed. · 24 Horas
  4. Documents indicate Curry did not undergo surgical interventions to treat his coronary artery disease, kidney cancer, or history of stroke. · La Tercera
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