Terence Stamp, famous for his role as Superman's arch-nemesis General Zod, passed away at 87 years old.
British actor Terence Stamp, best known for his iconic role as General Zod in the Superman films, has passed away at the age of 87. His family confirmed his death on Sunday, but did not disclose the exact cause or location[1][2][3].
Stamp's acting career spanned over six decades, during which he worked with some of the most notable directors in the industry. He acted alongside Pier Paolo Pasolini, John Schlesinger, Steven Soderbergh, Oliver Stone, and many others[1].
In 1962, Stamp was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Billy Budd". He won the Golden Globe for New Star of the Year - Actor the same year[1]. Another Academy Award nomination came in 1994 for his role as Bernadette in "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert".
Stamp made his film debut in "The Loved One" in 1965, and throughout his career, he acted alongside some of the biggest names in Hollywood. He worked with Tom Cruise in "Valkyrie" in 2008, Robert Redford in "The Great Waldo Pepper" in 1975, and Michael Douglas in "Wall Street" in 2010[1].
His recent films include "Big Eyes" in 2014, "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" in 2016, and "Last Night in Soho" in 2021[1].
The family statement expressed that Stamp's body of work will continue to touch and inspire people for many years to come[1]. The "New York Times" and the "Guardian" also announced his death, citing his family[1][4].
It is worth noting that a decade before his death, Stamp had suffered a serious accident while filming in Ukraine, where a horse fell on him. However, this was unrelated to his cause of death[1]. Stamp was born and grew up in London, England, but the place of his death was not specified[4].
Stamp's legacy as an actor and a writer will undoubtedly live on, leaving a lasting impact on the film industry and its fans worldwide.
[1] Variety. (2025). Terence Stamp Dead at 87. [online] Available at: https://variety.com/2025/film/news/terence-stamp-dead-87-1235048869/
[2] The Hollywood Reporter. (2025). Terence Stamp Dies: Oscar Nominee Was 87. [online] Available at: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/terence-stamp-dead-87-1235049452
[3] Deadline. (2025). Terence Stamp Dies: Oscar Nominee Was 87. [online] Available at: https://deadline.com/2025/08/terence-stamp-dead-87-oscarnominee-1235049849
[4] The Guardian. (2025). Terence Stamp obituary. [online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/aug/17/terence-stamp-obituary
Terence Stamp's legacy in the realm of movies-and-tv entertainment is expected to continue touching and inspiring people for many years, as his body of work spanned over six decades and included roles in notable films such as "Billy Budd," "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert," and "Big Eyes." His contributions to entertainment will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on the film industry and its fans worldwide.
