Luke Evans shared his connection to Tim Curry, who passed away at 80 due to coronary artery disease. Before Curry's death, Evans reached out with a heartfelt letter, expressing admiration for Curry's legacy as the original Dr. Frank-N-Furter in 'The Rocky Horror Show.' Evans noted that Curry was struggling with his health at the time he received the letter.
In an interview, Evans revealed that he learned about Curry's condition after speaking with his publisher. He felt a deep connection to Curry's iconic role, especially as he had just portrayed Frank-N-Furter himself. The timing of Curry's death coinciding with the end of Evans' run in the role added a bittersweet layer to the experience.