Tim Curry health latest - where the actor is now after suffering a life-altering stroke

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stroke in July 2012. However, what fans might be surprised to learn is that the 77-year-old has been the voice artist for numerous children's films, including Ribbit and Saving Santa.

Back in 1973, Tim Curry's film debut was as Dr Frank-N-Furter in cult classic The Rocky Horror Show. Tim then portrayed dark characters such as Lord Of Darkness in the film Legend (1985).

Appearing on film and stage, Tim's stroke saw him lose the mobility of his legs. READ MORE: Mum-of-two left in 'agony' after not being able to wee properly for nearly five yearsHaving been in a wheelchair since 2012, the Cheshire-born Englishman is otherwise in good health. The effects of a strokeThe Stroke Association cautioned "all strokes are different"; for some, the effects can be minor while, for others, it can lead to serious long-term problems.

Physical effects from a stroke can range from muscle weakness to paralysis or stiffness. The charity elaborates: "Nearly three-quarters of stroke survivors in the UK have leg weakness, and over three-quarters have arm weakness. "If your muscles are weak you could have difficulties with walking, moving your arms or holding things. "A stroke can lead to lingering communication problems, such as aphasia, dysarthria and apraxia of speech.