Tim Curry’s Cause of Death, Billy Ray Cyrus Reacts to Miley’s Name Change and More Top Stories

Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on September 2, 2026. Here are the key takeaways:

• Tim Curry‘s cause of death was coronary artery disease, according to Los Angeles County Department of Public Health records obtained by Us. The Rocky Horror Picture Show star’s records also listed a history of stroke and kidney cancer as contributing conditions. Curry was cremated on August 31, with his remains sent to the United Kingdom.

• Billy Ray Cyrus publicly backed daughter Miley Cyrus dropping her last name in an Instagram post, writing, “Family means more than ever now.” He compared Miley’s move to mononymous icons like Dolly, Cher, Elvis and Prince, calling it “a natural progression for an iconic superstar legend” ahead of her upcoming album, Bass Persuades.

• A “frantic” 911 call surfaced in the death of adult film star Christian Styles, whose legal name was Zachary Jaghab. A police report exclusively obtained by Us revealed the caller performed CPR under a dispatcher’s guidance after the OnlyFans personality was found “not conscious” and “not breathing” on August 20. A cause of death has not been determined, and an investigation is ongoing.

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