'Superman' actor Terence Stamp breathes his last at 87

Terence Stamp, who played the iconic villain General Zod in Superman, has died on Sunday, August 17 at the age of 87.

The Oscar nominee’s loved ones confirmed the heartbreaking news in a statement to outlets, asking for privacy, with an ode to his filmography.

In the official confirmation, the family of the late star noted, "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,” marking the prominent actor’s legacy.

The family added, "We ask for privacy at this sad time," clarifying that they wish to grieve privately, meanwhile the cause of death has not yet been revealed.

During his decades long film career, the prolific British writer only seemed to have one regret, which was the projects he turned away simply because he was afraid to take them on.

Stamp had specifically named refusing the lead role in the Academy Award winning Broadway play Camelot, due to his lack of confidence in his singing abilities, as his biggest loss.

The Golden Globe winner was also called a true movie star with a kind, funny, and endlessly fascinating personality by director Edgar Wright in a social media tribute remembering the deceased actor.

Did Terence Stamp ever marry?

Yes, Stamp was married to Elizabeth O Rourke from 2002 to 2008.

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