Actor Terence Stamp, who starred as Superman villain, dies aged 87

British Actor Terence Stamp, who played the role of villain General Zod in the original Superman films, died on Sunday aged 87.

Throughout his six-decade career, Stamp earned an Oscar nomination in 1963 for his first film, "Billy Budd", and delivered standout performances, including "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert", in which he portrayed a transgender woman.

Stamp's final screen appearance was in "Last Night in Soho" in 2021.

His family stated, "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."