Terence Stamp, who is best known for his roles in the Christopher Reeve „Superman“ movies and „Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,“ has passed away. He was 87.
Terence Stamp, who is best known for his roles in the Christopher Reeve “Superman” movies and “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” has passed away. He was 87.
The beloved actor’s family announced the news in a statement to Reuters on Sunday, Aug. 17.
“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 loved ones said. “We ask for privacy at this sad time.”
Born in London in 1938, Stamp made his film debut in 1962’s “Billy Budd” – a role that garnered him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor and a Golden Globe for Most Promising Male Newcomer.
He later starred in 1966’s “Modesty Blaise” and 1967’s “Far from the Madding Crowd,” the latter of which also included his then-girlfriend, Julie Christie.
But Stamp’s opportunities appeared to dry up toward the end of the 1960s.
