Tim Curry, the actor best-known for his outrageous portrayal of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died.
He was 80.
Multiple media outlets reported the actor died late Tuesday night at his Los Angeles home.
Curry had been dealing with serious health issues for about a decade, and had a massive stroke in 2012.
The British actor had a varied career with memorable roles such as Wadsworth in Clue, Pennywise in the 1990 TV mini-series It, and Long John Silver in Muppet Treasure Island, just to name a few.
His distinctive voice also allowed him to have a successful voiceover career, often as animated villains.
Tommy Hunter died on Thursday of natural causes at the age of 89.
His business manager announced his death.
The Canadian musician is best known for his long-running television show that aired on CBC.
His musical career began in 1956, becoming a cast member of CBC’s Country Hoedown hosted by Gordie Tapp, before he was given his own show a decade later.
“Tommy was always proud of the fact that the television show which bore his name featured quality wholesome family entertainment,” states a release.
“He was also one of the first entertainers to work at bringing country music into the mainstream.”
The show featured the likes of Hank Snow, Roy Acuff, Kitty Wells and Johnny Cash, and introduced Canadians to Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Carroll Baker and Reba McEntire.
It also served as a platform for upcoming stars like Rita MacNeil, Michelle Wright and Shania Twain.
The program remained a fixture of Canadian television until 1992.
Hunter continued to perform live shows until his retirement at his 75th birthday in 2012.
Hunter released 12 albums, winning three Juno awards, including named the first winner of the Top Country Male Artist in 1970.
The television show also won a Gemini Award in its final year.
Hunter would later be inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame and named a member of the Order of Ontario and the Order of Canada.
He is survived by his 3 children, 4 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral arrangements and a public memorial are planned for a later date.
The St. Stephen/Milltown Rotary Club is mourning the unexpected loss of its president.
The organization announced earlier this week that Steve Loates passed suddenly.
Self-described as unemployable, Loates began his career at the Toronto Star before building a series of businesses.
They ranged from piano sales to an online harmonica store followed by web design and consulting firms.
According to his obituary, Loates loved building things.
“Not only businesses, but ideas, strategies, systems, and possibilities,” the obit reads.
“He had an extraordinary ability to cut directly to the heart of a problem by asking the right questions, simplifying the noise, and helping people see things clearly. People sought him out not just because he was intelligent, but because he was steady. Logical. Thoughtful. The calm voice in the middle of chaos.”
About five years ago, Loates and his wife moved just outside St. Andrews to fulfil a dream of living by the ocean.
Two days before his passing, he became a multiple Paul Harris Fellow, an honour reflecting his dedication to service and community.
He is survived by his wife Juliet and daughter Siera.
A private family cremation will take place, with a celebration of life to be held in the coming months.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Rotary Club of St. Stephen/Milltown or Boxer Rescue Ontario.
The Irving family announced that the co-CEO of J.D. Irving, Limited, passed away Tuesday morning in Moncton.
He was 71.
Irving had been battling cancer.
The second-oldest son of James K. Irving and Jean Irving, he ran JDI along with his older brother James D. Irving.
After graduating from Acadia University with a business degree, he established JDI’s Moncton operations in 1977 and called the city home.
A statement from JDI described Robert Irving as an innovative and tireless entrepreneur.
He established and grew successful businesses in several sectors, including paper products, food processing, agriculture and transportation.
He remained humble despite his accomplishments, always crediting the team for a job well done.
In recent years, he embraced a new chapter, working alongside three of his children in the business.
Another of his passions was hockey.
He founded the Moncton Wildcats Hockey Club in 1996, combining his love for sport and competition with his commitment to youth development and community.
He took great pride in the team’s three QMJHL championships (2006, 2010 and 2025) and in hosting the Memorial Cup in 2006.
He rarely missed a game, cheered enthusiastically and built lasting relationships with the players.
His cousin, John Irving, released a statement Tuesday afternoon. John Irving is the owner of Acadia Broadcasting, which owns these radio stations.
Statement from John Irving on the death of Robert K. Irving. PHOTO: Courtesy of Ocean Capital
Robert K. Irving once had a connection to the broadcasting world as well. In 1944, K.C. Irving purchased Saint John Publishing, which also included New Brunswick Broadcasting. They were incorporated under the name New Brunswick Publishing Company later that same year. In 1989, New Brunswick Broadcasting purchased Acadia Broadcasting Ltd. In 2001, the two merged operations, and two years later, they became just Acadia Broadcasting. In 2005, John Irving became the sole owner of Acadia Broadcasting.
Proud Canadian and New Brunswicker
Irving also had a strong commitment to his community.
He played a role in many health-care fundraising campaigns, most recently serving as campaign chair to build the Jean Elizabeth Saunders Irving Obstetrics and Newborn Care Unit at the Moncton Hospital.
He was an advocate for youth, education and literacy.
His support of a wide range of organizations made a lasting difference, and he received a number of New Brunswick’s highest honours.
These included:
Boys and Girls Club of Moncton’s Builder of Youth Lifetime Achievement Award (2011)
Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Clubs of Greater Moncton (2014)
The Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick’s Champion of Literacy Award (2016)
The Centennial Paul Harris Fellowship Award on the 100th anniversary of four Rotary Clubs (2020)
He was also a strong supporter of his wife Jill’s passion for equestrian sport and was awarded Equestrian Canada’s highest and most prestigious national honour, the Gold Medal, in 2025.
He was inducted into the New Brunswick Business Hall of Fame, the Canadian Agriculture Hall of Fame and the P.E.I. Business Hall of Fame.
He received the Order of Moncton and Order of New Brunswick in recognition of his community involvement, generosity and exceptional contributions to the province.
He’s survived by his wife Jill, daughters Megan, Meredith and Olivia, son Robert (RJ), grandchildren Warren, Sutton, Collins and Fraser, his brother James and sisters Mary-Jean and Judith, several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Left a lasting impact
“Robert was a dedicated leader whose work helped shape our economy and communities, and his legacy will continue through his business and through the lives he impacted,” New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt stated.
She added that he provided many New Brunswickers with good-paying jobs, supported community organizations and championed New Brunswick as a place to invest.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
The widow of one of New Brunswick’s leading industrialists has died.
Suzanne Heather Cameron Irving (née Farrer) died Monday, Oct. 6, in Saint John.
Irving was the wife of Jack Irving, the youngest of the three Irving brothers who led the family empire for decades. Jack Irving died in 2010.
She is also the mother of John Irving, president of Ocean Capital, Acadia Broadcasting’s parent company.
Suzanne Irving was born in Saint John, the daughter of Dr. Isaac Farrer and Mrs. Marjorie Farrer.
According to her obituary, she graduated from Saint John High School, received a bachelor of arts degree and bachelor of education degree from Dalhousie University in Halifax.
Irving was an active member of the community throughout her life.
According to her obituary she served three terms on the board of governors at the University of New Brunswick and received an honorary doctor of letters from UNB.
She served on the board of the New Brunswick Museum, and was a long-standing member of the Trinity Anglican Church Vestry.
She served as the president of the ladies section of the Union Club, of which she was a member for 73 years and received an honorary lifetime membership.
Irving was also a recipient of the Rotary Club’s Paul Harris Fellow Award.
Among her many interests were the New Brunswick Symphony, the Imperial Theatre, Trinity Anglican Church, UNB, the New Brunswick Medical Education Trust, Union Club and Saint John High School.
She spent her summers in Westfield on the St. John River, and enjoyed salmon fishing on the Restigouche and Upsalquitch rivers.
She was predeceased by her husband, Jack, and her son Colin.
She is survived by her son John (Elizabeth), her daughter Anne Oxley (John), and six grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at the Trinity Anglican Church on Charlotte Street in Saint John Thursday from 2 to 6 p.m. The funeral liturgy will take place Friday at the same location at 11 a.m.
