Opinion: Over 30 years later, Stamp’s Bernadette remains a legendary film character, especially in these current anti-LGBTQ+ times, writes .

The late great Terence Stamp was an actor of such magnitude and charisma that he was often associated with a form of “effortless cool” that he earned from his prominence in the “Swinging Sixties” generation.

Stamp received an Oscar nomination for 1962’s Billy Budd. Known primarily for his roles as villains, he played General Zod in 1978’s Superman and 1980’s Superman II, and appeared in Wall Street, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and The Haunted Mansion, to name a few.

Known for his villainous roles in ‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,‘ ‘The Haunted Mansion’ and ‘Superman, Terence died at the age of 87 in 2025. Here’s what we know about his health and death. Terence Stamp created a name for himself in the film industry with his iconic villainous roles,

Terence Stamp, the actor known for roles in the 'Superman' films and 'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert', has died. He was 87.

British actor Terence Stamp, who played the baddie General Zod opposite Christopher Reeve in "Superman" and "Superman II," has died at 87.

LONDON—Terence Stamp, the British actor who often played the role of a complex villain, including that of General Zod in the early Superman films, has died. He was 87. His death on Sunday was disclosed in a death notice published online,

The British actor, who starred in 'Billy Budd,' 'Wall Street,' 'Superman II' and 'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,' died Sunday at 87.