Terence Stamp, finest identified for his function as Normal Zod within the Superman movies, is lifeless at 87.
On Sunday, August 17, the actor’s household introduced to Reuters that he died that very same day.
“He leaves behind a rare physique of labor, each as an actor and as a author that may proceed to the touch and encourage folks for years to come back,” they mentioned in an announcement. “We ask for privateness at this unhappy time.”
Stamp was nominated for an Oscar for Finest Actor in a Supporting Position within the 1962 movie Billy Budd. He memorably performed Normal Zod in each Superman (1978) and Superman II (1980), additionally showing in Wall Road, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, The Haunted Mansion, and extra.
Within the wake of his dying, followers flocked to social media with tributes for Stamp.
One X person declared, “Relaxation in peace Terence Stamp. A fully magnificent actor. Notably liked him in Priscilla: Queen of the Desert, taking part in Bernadette. “
Relaxation in peace Terence Stamp.
A fully magnificent actor.
Notably liked him in Priscilla: Queen of the Desert, taking part in Bernadette. ✨ pic.twitter.com/tt7hwrkbmq
— Jason Reid (@JasonReidUK) August 17, 2025
One other shared, “I met Terence Stamp on a bus in London. I praised his movie work. I informed him he was one of the best Zod. I did my impression of him from The Limey. We spoke for 30+ minutes. He was affected person with me and type to me. RIP Terence. I really feel so privileged to have spent that point with you!”
Somebody reacted on X, “Sleep nicely Terence Stamp. Lovely man, fantastic actor,” as a unique fan wrote, “RIP Terence Stamp, accountable for one of the vital sensational line readings in cinema historical past,” sharing a clip of Stamp from The Limey.
RIP Terence Stamp, accountable for one of the vital sensational line readings in cinema historical past pic.twitter.com/MSbbkQYh8c
— jerrylatter (official) (@jerrylatter) August 17, 2025
In the meantime, one more X person shared a quote from the identical film, writing, “‘There’s one factor I don’t perceive. The factor I don’t perceive is each motherf***ing phrase you’re saying.’ RIP Terence Stamp.”