Actor Tony Pankhurst, known for his role as The Curator in The Dark Pictures Anthology by Supermassive Games, has sadly passed away at the age of 67. The news of his passing was announced by Supermassive on Twitter, and a tribute page set up by his family revealed that he passed away on May 9 and was laid to rest on June 7. His family is currently accepting donations for Hospice in the Weald, the organization that provided care for Pankhurst during his final days.
Throughout his career, which spanned over 40 years in the entertainment industry, Pankhurst worked in various mediums including films, TV, radio, and video games. In The Dark Pictures Anthology games such as Man of Madan, Little Hope, House of Ashes, and The Devil in Me, Pankhurst’s likeness was used for the enigmatic character of The Curator, while actor Pip Torrens provided the voice and motion capture. Pankhurst even made a live-action appearance as The Curator in a trailer for House of Ashes in 2021.
Our thoughts go out to Tony Pankhurst’s family and friends during this difficult time. Tony’s portrayal of The Curator left a lasting impact on players and fans of The Dark Pictures Anthology, and his contribution to the world of entertainment will not be forgotten.