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Tim Curry's Cocaine Revelations: A Close Call
5 Sep
Summary
- Tim Curry detailed problematic cocaine use in his memoir.
- He narrowly avoided burnout due to his drug use.
- An onstage incident led him to stop combining drugs and work.
Actor Tim Curry openly shared details of his past cocaine use in his memoir, "Vagabond," published shortly before his passing. Curry, who achieved fame for his role in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," described trying cocaine in the early 1980s amid a demanding schedule involving film, music, and theater.
He admitted to embracing the New York scene, where he found the drug's high purity concerning. Curry noted that his cocaine use slowed after his rock 'n' roll career ended, but he still occasionally indulged. A significant moment occurred during the Broadway production of "Amadeus" when his drug use affected his onstage performance.
This incident, observed by co-star Ian McKellen, led Curry to abandon combining recreational drugs with his work. While he also addressed past drinking habits and a stint in rehab for "Spamalot," Curry maintained he was never truly dependent on cocaine, ceasing use when it became clear it was inappropriate.
