The celebrated British actor Terence Stamp has passed away at 87, his family confirmed this morning.

The Oscar-nominated performer died on Sunday morning, though the cause has not been disclosed.

In a statement released to Reuters, the family said: “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.”

The family requested privacy during this difficult period, adding: “We ask for privacy at this sad time.”

Stamp achieved international recognition for his portrayal of the tyrannical General Zod in the Superman films, though his career encompassed far more than this iconic villain role.

His breakthrough came in the vibrant London arts scene of the 1960s, where he established himself as one of Britain’s most promising talents.

The East End native, born in 1938 to a tugboat coal stoker, initially pursued advertising work before securing a drama school scholarship.

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