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Tim Curry: Honorary Muppet Legend Honored
26 Aug
Summary
- Tim Curry was celebrated as an honorary Muppet by the Muppets.
- He starred in The Muppet Christmas Carol and Muppet Treasure Island.
- Curry had a long-running joke about an affair with Miss Piggy.
The Muppets community is mourning the loss of Tim Curry, an actor who played an integral role in shaping fan perception of the franchise. Curry's performances in "The Muppet Christmas Carol" and especially "Muppet Treasure Island" are considered foundational for modern fan reinterpretations of classic novels with Muppet casts. His unique contribution was so significant that the Muppets officially recognized him as an honorary Muppet. The Muppets' official Instagram shared a tribute on August 26, describing Curry as "unparalleled—witty, charming, unnerving, and deeply funny." Curry himself maintained a humorous, ongoing jest about a romantic entanglement with Miss Piggy, stemming from his time on the set of "Muppet Treasure Island."
