Once a distinguished villain on the display screen, Timothy Curry had seemingly light away from the limelight since his life-altering stroke in July 2012.

However, what followers is perhaps stunned to study is that the 77-year-old has been the voice artist for quite a few kids's movies, together with Ribbit and Saving Santa.

Back in 1973, Tim Curry's movie debut was as Dr Frank-N-Furter in cult basic The Rocky Horror Show.

Tim then portrayed darkish characters reminiscent of Lord Of Darkness within the movie Legend (1985).

Appearing on movie and stage, Tim's stroke noticed him lose the mobility of his legs.

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Having been in a wheelchair since 2012, the Cheshire-born Englishman is in any other case in good well being.

The results of a stroke

The Stroke Association cautioned "all strokes are different"; for some, the results might be minor whereas, for others, it will possibly result in critical long-term issues.

Physical results from a stroke can vary from muscle weak point 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 muscle tissues are weak you would have difficulties with strolling, shifting your arms or holding issues."

A stroke can lead to lingering communication problems, such as aphasia, dysarthria and apraxia of speech.

Going into each one, aphasia is the reduced ability to speak and understand what others say. Aphasia can also affect a person's ability to read and write.

Aphasia is a "frequent downside after a stroke", but the condition will affect people in different ways.

"Dysarthria occurs if you’re not in a position to management the muscle tissues in your face, mouth and throat very properly, so it is troublesome to talk clearly," The Stroke Association notes.

"This can imply that your speech turns into slurred or sluggish or that your voice sounds quiet."

As for apraxia of speech, it means you are unable to move the muscles in your face, mouth or throat when you're speaking, making it difficult for others to understand you.

Anybody who would like more information on which disabilities a stroke can lead to can find out more at The Stroke Association.