Terrence stamp, Star of ‘Superman’ adn ‘Priscilla,’ Dies at 87

(Los Angeles = Yonhap News) Correspondent Lim Mina = British actor Terrence Stamp, renowned for his portrayal of the villain in ‘Superman,’ has passed away, as reported by Reuters, AP Communications, and the British BBC. He was 87 years old.

stamps family informed the media of his death this morning.

Details regarding his place of death and cause were not disclosed by his family.

Born in London, England in 1938, Stamp received an Academy Award (Oscar) Best Supporting Actor nomination in 1962 and appeared in over 90 films and television series throughout his 60-year career.

He is particularly remembered for his iconic role as the villain ‘General Zod’ in the 1978 film ‘Superman’ and its 1980 sequel, ‘Superman 2.’

In 1994, he took on a role as a member of the LGBTQ+ community in the film ‘Priscilla.’