Terence Stamp, the famous actor who played the villain General Zod in the "Superman" movies, has died at the age of 87. His family said he passed away on Sunday morning.

Stamp was known for many roles in movies from the 1960s to recent years. He acted in the 1968 film Theorem and the 1994 movie The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, where he played a transgender woman.

His family said he left behind amazing work as both an actor and a writer that will inspire people for many years. They also asked for privacy during this sad time.

Born in London in 1938, Stamp grew up during World War Two and saw the city being bombed.

He started working in advertising but later earned a scholarship to attend drama school. Known for his good looks and style, he was a popular figure and was famous for dating actress Julie Christie and model Jean Shrimpton.

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Though he tried, Stamp did not get the role of James Bond after Sean Connery. Instead, he acted in Italian movies and worked with famous director Federico Fellini.

Stamp took a break from acting and studied yoga in India. Later, he returned to fame by playing General Zod, the villain in the 1978 Superman movie and its 1980 sequel.

Terence Stamp enjoyed a diverse career spanning over 50 years, from art-house films to blockbusters.

Best known as General Zod, one of superhero cinema’s iconic villains, he also embraced personal growth, studying yoga in India.

Beyond acting, Stamp was a writer whose work continues to inspire, leaving a lasting legacy in British and Hollywood cinema.

He continued acting in many movies, including Valkyrie (2008) with Tom Cruise and The Adjustment Bureau (2011) with Matt Damon. He also worked in films directed by Tim Burton.