Tim Curry made a rare public appearance at the Tony Awards Viewing Party last night.

The actor, who suffered a stroke three years ago, looked in good spirits and revealed he was ‘doing well’.

The 69-year-old, best known for his role in Dr Frank N Furter in the The Rocky Horror Show, was honoured at the event with The Actors Fund Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Showing his great sense of humour, he joked about the fund assisting funeral cost, saying: “I’ve done a few benefits for the Actors Fund and I think it’s a marvellous organization. I hope not to have to use it.”

In July 2012 Curry suffered a major stroke at his home in Los Angeles.

He has used his humour to help him through the situation and when asked how important it was for him – he replied: “Vital. Absolutely vital. It’s not tough to maintain. It is just part of my DNA.”

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There were reports that his speech had been affected and last night it was reported that he was speaking slowly.

Speaking prior to the event about receiving the award for his stage work, he said: “It means that it just sort of solidifies the kind of work the American acting community has given me for years now.

“It’s very gracious of them, I think. I was thrilled when they told me and I am thrilled now.”