SUPERMAN'S 'VILLAIN' IS DEAD
British actor Terence Stamp, known for films such as Superman, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, and The Collector, has died at the age of 87.
The news, confirmed by his family yesterday, was released via a statement which reads: 'He leaves behind an extraordinary body of work, both as an actor and a writer, which will continue to move and inspire people for years to come. We ask for privacy at this painful time.'
Born in London on July 22, 1938, he made his big screen debut with Billy Budd (1962), a role that earned him an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe for Best New Actor. The general public remembers him for the role of General Zod in Superman (1978) and Superman II (1980), where he gave the audience the famous line, 'Kneel before Zod,' which has become firmly entrenched in popular culture.
Among his most notable films are Pasolini's Teorema, Far From the Madding Crowd, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (for which he won a BAFTA in 1994), Young Guns, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, The Limey, and Valkyrie. The actor boasts many other accolades for his career.
His colleague Guy Pearce remembered him fondly: 'Farewell dear Tel. You were a true inspiration, in and out of heels. We’ll always have Kings Canyon, Kings Road and ABBA. I wish you a safe journey, ‘Ralph’!' Many other colleagues have also chosen to remember him publicly
