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Why has Tim Curry’s death been low key reported?

42 replies

Cherrysoup · 26/08/2026 22:47

Has it just been announced? I’m not glued to the TV, super busy today, but I didn’t see this on the evening news.

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BillieWiper · 26/08/2026 22:49

It's been prominent in the traditional press websites. I think it was overshadowed somewhat by Dolly.
He was much beloved but less mainstream and well known.

MrsLFii · 26/08/2026 22:51

I got a news notification around 5ish about it, and it’s been all over social media, people sharing posts from news sites etc, so I think it is being reported. As pp says, perhaps it’s a little ‘overshadowed’ for want of a better word by the news about darling Dolly.

Lomonald · 26/08/2026 22:52

It was definitely announced. This evening on the news, and then over social media i don't think it was underreported at all. He was also 80 what a sad week.

Handeyethingyowl · 26/08/2026 22:53

So sad. What an incredible talent. First loved him as Rooster in Annie aged 8.

MyLimeGuide · 26/08/2026 22:54

Aww RIP Tim curry I loved him in the worst witch movie from the 80s as the grand high wizard! And in home alone 2 legend! Xx

PartoftheBand · 26/08/2026 22:56

It was mentioned on the 6pm news then on The One Show on BBC, but yes, possibly overshadowed by Dolly.

JumpLeadsForTwo · 26/08/2026 22:59

Amazing wicked smile! I also loved him in the Wordt witch!

randomchap · 26/08/2026 22:59

I'll be watching Muppet Treasure Island tomorrow.

Luddite26 · 26/08/2026 23:01

I loved him in Home Alone 2. Will watch in tribute.

Lonelycrab · 26/08/2026 23:02

Not particularly

Its a leading story on most news sites.

What is a bit crap, is there isn’t a single thread on MN about the catastrophic flooding in Nepal.

Thousands will have died there, that is clear from watching the footage.

I know it’s sad when celebrities die, but I’m slightly surprised no one has mentioned those events in Nepal and yet 2 celebrities have spawned dozens of threads…

SixAndJuliet · 26/08/2026 23:13

Lonelycrab · 26/08/2026 23:02

Not particularly

Its a leading story on most news sites.

What is a bit crap, is there isn’t a single thread on MN about the catastrophic flooding in Nepal.

Thousands will have died there, that is clear from watching the footage.

I know it’s sad when celebrities die, but I’m slightly surprised no one has mentioned those events in Nepal and yet 2 celebrities have spawned dozens of threads…

Edited

There is a thread. It’s in aibu. Or you could start your own. People will be horrified by what happened there but also able to be saddened by the deaths of talented famous people who had been visible all their lives.

Tim Curry was great, loved him but his age took me by surprise, thought he was younger.

What a sad week.

beaglescurleduplikebagels · 26/08/2026 23:15

I think it’s just been overshadowed by Dolly.

MyLimeGuide · 26/08/2026 23:15

Lonelycrab · 26/08/2026 23:02

Not particularly

Its a leading story on most news sites.

What is a bit crap, is there isn’t a single thread on MN about the catastrophic flooding in Nepal.

Thousands will have died there, that is clear from watching the footage.

I know it’s sad when celebrities die, but I’m slightly surprised no one has mentioned those events in Nepal and yet 2 celebrities have spawned dozens of threads…

Edited

You could start that thread then couldn't you? This thread is about Tim Curry RIP we appreciated him and he deserves to be appreciated

ErrolTheDragon · 26/08/2026 23:19

Lonelycrab · 26/08/2026 23:02

Not particularly

Its a leading story on most news sites.

What is a bit crap, is there isn’t a single thread on MN about the catastrophic flooding in Nepal.

Thousands will have died there, that is clear from watching the footage.

I know it’s sad when celebrities die, but I’m slightly surprised no one has mentioned those events in Nepal and yet 2 celebrities have spawned dozens of threads…

Edited

I’ve seen one - the posts I read reckoned it was insensitive to discuss on an MN thread.

Handeyethingyowl · 26/08/2026 23:25

I have spent the day feeling really sad about the babies in Islamabad and then the flash floods in Nepal. Awful. But also Tim Curry was a hard-working talented British acting legend whose life and death deserves to be properly recognised.

ErrolTheDragon · 26/08/2026 23:26

Anyway OP, there seemed to me to be an appropriate amount of coverage of Tim Curry’s death on Radio 4 in the 6pm news etc.

WouldYouLikeAnyToast · 26/08/2026 23:27

It's all over my social media. Love him 💔

PrettyLittleRose · 26/08/2026 23:30

I have seen a few reports on the news. But not much... RIP Tim Curry... Flowers But yes, his death has been overshadowed by Dolly Parton's death. Maybe there will be more reporting of him tomorrow?

Puts me in mind of when Farrah Fawcett died. She died the same day as Michael Jackson, and much of the world was devastated when he died, so Farrah's death was barely noticed, or acknowledged.

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Blades2 · 26/08/2026 23:38

Cherrysoup · 26/08/2026 22:47

Has it just been announced? I’m not glued to the TV, super busy today, but I didn’t see this on the evening news.

It hasn’t been? It’s been all over my social media since around 5:30pm?

Lonelycrab · 26/08/2026 23:47

ErrolTheDragon · 26/08/2026 23:19

I’ve seen one - the posts I read reckoned it was insensitive to discuss on an MN thread.

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No,

the posts suggested it was inappropriate to discuss it as an AIBU, which is different to not discussing it at all, which by and large it hasn’t been.

Thecatspantaloons · 27/08/2026 00:00

Overshadowed or your particular algorithm - last week I couldn't get away from news about the relatively young Hayden Panettiere . Either way it's all sad.

AlinaRawlings · 27/08/2026 00:47

Cherrysoup · 26/08/2026 22:47

Has it just been announced? I’m not glued to the TV, super busy today, but I didn’t see this on the evening news.

Bigger things in the world going on? Can’t believe instead of this being a fleeting pondering you actually thought “I’ll ask Mumsnet why they think it is” 😂

SnowFrogJelly · 27/08/2026 01:28

Cherrysoup · 26/08/2026 22:47

Has it just been announced? I’m not glued to the TV, super busy today, but I didn’t see this on the evening news.

Heard lots about him on the radio this evening

mathanxiety · 27/08/2026 01:57

Lonelycrab · 26/08/2026 23:02

Not particularly

Its a leading story on most news sites.

What is a bit crap, is there isn’t a single thread on MN about the catastrophic flooding in Nepal.

Thousands will have died there, that is clear from watching the footage.

I know it’s sad when celebrities die, but I’m slightly surprised no one has mentioned those events in Nepal and yet 2 celebrities have spawned dozens of threads…

Edited

It's chat forum, not a place where you can change the world.

XigDoop · 27/08/2026 02:45

Overshadowed by Dolly I guess.

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