Claims were made about actor Annie Potts dying amid a post she penned for late The Rocky Horror Picture Show star Tim Curry. 

Updated on: Aug 27, 2026, 09:14:29 IST

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Annie Potts, the actor known for roles in Ghostbusters and Young Sheldon, is not dead. Fears spread on social media as a Google overview appeared to show that the actor died on August 26, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Notably, Potts reportedly lives in the Toluca Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles but was born in Nashville. On opening her Wikipedia profile, there's no mention of Potts' death.

Annie Potts: Fans worried after Google overview

However, the Google overview sparked fears among fans. One wrote on X “And then this gave me the scare of a lifetime bc google false reported annie potts death.” Another added “On call with my best friend and we are investigating annie potts’ supposed death.” Yet another asked “ANNIE POTTS?”.

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Annie Potts is yet to address the false rumors claiming she's dead. However, the actor penned a touching note for Tim Curry, best known for The Rocky Horror Picture Show and It, who died at the age of 80.

Annie Potts note for Tim Curry

Annie Potts shared a photo with Curry on her social media profiles.

The actor wrote “My darling Tim. My Best Man at my wedding. My neighbor. My boys’ Uncle. He taught me about friendship and cooking and design and gardens. I taught him how to fish. I am so happy that you are released now….into a most beautiful garden…. I will miss you beyond words.”

(This story is being updated)

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