“I am so nervous. I did not sleep. This is the first time I’ve ever left the baby, so I was crying yesterday.”
Terence Stamp, who played General Zod in “Superman” and “Superman II” has died. He was 87.
The British actor’s death was confirmed by his family on Sunday morning, according to Reuters. A cause of death has yet to be announced.
In a statement shared by Reuters, Stamp’s family praised his career as a writer and actor.
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"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," his family wrote.
“We ask for privacy at this sad time,” the statement concluded.
Stamp made his film debut in 1962 when he was cast as the title character in “Billy Budd.” His portrayal of Billy Budd earned him an Academy Award nomination the following year.
He went on to star in “Term of Trial” (1962), “The Collector” (1965), “Modesty Blaise” (1966) and several others before being approached to succeed Sean Connery as the next James Bond.
Stamp didn’t earn the part and later decided to take a break from the limelight to study yoga in India, according to Reuters.
His return to the spotlight came in 1978 when he was cast as Superman’s arch nemesis General Zod opposite Christopher Reeves. He went on to star in its sequel two years later.
Other notable Terence Stamp movies include “Valkyrie” in 2008 and “The Adjustment Bureau” in 2011, per IMDB.
In 2017, he opened up about his “unlikely friendship” with Princess Diana, who died in 1997.
"It wasn't a formal thing, we'd just meet up for a cup of tea, or sometimes we'd have a long chat for an hour. Sometimes it would be very quick," he said in an interview with the Daily Express newspaper.
"The time I spent with her was a good time,” he added.
According to “The Guardian,” Stamp was married to Australian physicist Elizabeth O’Rourke from 2002 to 2008.
Tributes continue to pour in for actor Terence Stamp
Many of Stamp’s former co-stars and directors have taken to social media to honor the legacy he leaves behind.
Edgar Wright, who directed Stamp in “Last Night in Soho” (2021), described the actor as “kind, funny, and endlessly fascinating” in a lengthy tribute on Instagram.
“Terence was a true movie star: the camera loved him, and he loved it right back,” Wright wrote in the caption.
“You will be missed, Terry. But you are immortalised — in film, in song, in print and in the heart of the city where you were born,” he concluded.
Bill Duke, one of Stamp’s co-stars from “The Limey” (1998), spoke of the actor’s “warmth, grace, and generosity” in a tribute on Facebook.
“I witnessed firsthand the depth of his craft, his quiet strength, and the unmistakable presence that made him one of the greats,” Duke wrote in the post.
“Terence’s artistry left an indelible mark on cinema, and his spirit will live on through the unforgettable characters he gave us,” he added.
Guy Pearce, who starred alongside Stamp as drag queens in “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” described Stamp as “a true inspiration, both in & out of heels” on X.
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Terence Stamp's final film was “Last Night in Soho,” released in 2021. He will forever be remembered.
