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.

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,

The most iconic villain in Hollywood, Terence Stamp, died at the age of 87. The exact cause of his death has not been revealed.

One of his co-stars on Priscilla, actor Guy Pearce, paid tribute to Stamp on X, saying, “Fairwell dear Tel. You were a true inspiration, both in & out of heels. We’ll always have Kings Canyon, Kings road & F’ing ABBA. Wishing you well on your way ‘Ralph’! Xxxx💕”

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.

His obituaries all led with General Zod, but his turn as the caustic, undeniable Bernadette Bassenger in 1994's ‘The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ might shine brightest.

British actor Terence Stamp dies at 87. From Priscilla to The Limey, explore the movies that proved he was more than Superman's General Zod.