Renowned British actor Terence Stamp, best known for portraying the iconic villain General Zod in the 1978 film Superman, has passed away at the age of 87.
Gatekeepers News reports that in a statement to Reuters, his family confirmed that he died on Sunday morning.
They said, “He leaves behind an extraordinary body of work, both as an actor and as a writer, that will continue to touch and inspire people for years to come. We ask for privacy at this sad time.”
Actress Sarah Douglas, who co-starred with Stamp in Superman, also took to Instagram to mourn her colleague’s demise.
She described him as “beyond gorgeous and talented”, recalling how much she learned from him early in her career. The actress extended condolences to all who loved him, calling his death a great loss.
Stamp’s career began in 1960 after training at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London. His breakout role came in 1962 with Billy Budd, which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor and a BAFTA nod for Best Newcomer.
Over a career spanning more than six decades, Stamp appeared in numerous acclaimed films, including Superman II (1980), The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Far From the Madding Crowd, Valkyrie, and Queen of the Desert. His performances won him several prestigious awards, such as a Golden Globe, a Cannes Film Festival Award, and a Silver Bear.
