Terence Stamp, the English actor who played the arch-villain General Zod in the original Superman films, has died at the age of 87.
In a career that spanned six decades, the Oscar-nominated actor starred in films including The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Far From the Madding Crowd and Valkyrie.
The family said in a statement that Stamp died on Sunday.
According to the family, the late actor left behind an extraordinary body of work, both as an actor and a writer, that will continue to touch people for years to come.
His Superman co-star Sarah Douglas described him as “beyond gorgeous and talented”.
Born in Stepney, east London, to working-class parents on 22 July 1938, Stamp attended grammar school before pursuing a career in advertising.
His performance earned him an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor and a Golden Globe for best newcomer.
