News of the death of acclaimed actor Tim Curry, who appeared in the film "Home Alone 2," has been reported, and this year other cast members of the film have died one after another, adding to the sadness among global fans.
On the 26th (local time), according to foreign media such as the Daily Mail, Tim Curry, who gave a passionate performance as Hector, the manager of the Plaza Hotel in "Home Alone 2," died at the age of 80 on that day.
When news of Tim Curry's death became known, waves of mourning for him continued on social media and online communities, and reactions poured in expressing shock at the successive deaths of the "Home Alone 2" cast.
Earlier this year in January, Catherine O'Hara, who played Kevin's mother Kate, died at the age of 71, and in July, Brenda Fricker, who left a strong impression as the pigeon lady, died at the age of 81. In just eight months, three major cast members parted from the world.
Fans expressed sorrow and emptiness, saying, "I can't believe this is already the third death this year," "It's a movie we watch every Christmas and my heart hurts so much," and "People are even talking about a 'curse of Home Alone 2'." Previously, in 2017, John Heard, who played Kevin's father, also died, deepening fans' sadness.
Meanwhile, tributes from Hollywood colleagues including Rosie O'Donnell and Carol Burnett have continued following the death of Tim Curry, who left legendary performances in various works such as "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "It."
[Photo] ©Gettyimages (unauthorized reproduction and redistribution prohibited), still cut from "Home Alone"
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