Tim Curry unrecognisable in rare appearance after stroke as he's pushed in wheelchair

, 79, made a rare public outing and was spotted looking completely unrecognisable as he left a supermarket in . The legendary actor, best known for his work in Home Alone 2, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, , was seen being pushed in a wheelchair across a car park.

He looked comfortable in a red jumper, black jogging bottoms, a bright pair of red trainers and dark sunglasses while clutching a brown paper bag. The actor was seemingly accompanied by a carer who assisted him during his outing in the sun-soaked city. In 2012, Tim suffered a heartbreaking stroke, which left him partially paralysed on one side of his body and affected his speech.

This health crisis forced him to significantly reduce his acting workload and public appearances while he stepped away from the limelight for several years.

As the stroke had a severe impact on Tim's mobility, he was left reliant on a wheelchair and carers for support with everyday tasks.

Since 2012, Tim has undergone extensive physical therapy and rehabilitation to regain as much movement and speech as possible.

As a celebrated and accomplished actor, Tim is known for his charismatic performances in film, television, and theatre.

Just three years after the stroke, Tim made a welcome appearance at the Actors Fund Tony Awards Viewing Party in Los Angeles.

There, he received a lifetime achievement award and spoke openly about his recovery, highlighting how maintaining his sense of humour was vital amid his health challenges.

In recent years, since 2023, Tim has participated in virtual video chats with fans through conventions such as GalaxyCon.

He also shares occasional video messages on social media, providing insight into his life post-stroke and answering fan questions about his recovery and career.

Tim made a notable return to acting in 2024 with a role in the horror film Stream, marking his first feature film role in 14 years.