STAR of the Rocky Horror Picture Show Tim Curry has suffered a major stroke according to reports.

The former Lymm High School actor, who now lives in Hollywood, suffered the stroke on Friday.

The 67-year-old is said to be ‘doing great’ according to his agent Marcia Hurwitz and is back at home.

She told the Daily Mail: “Tim is doing great. He absolutely can speak and is recovering at this time and in great humour.”

Born in Grappenhall, he was Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult Rocky Horror musical alongside Susan Sarandon and Meatloaf while he also appeared in Hunt for Red October, Home Alone 2 and Muppet Treasure Island.