Terence Stamp dead: Beloved actor who starred in Superman films dies aged 87
The British Oscar-nominated actor played villain General Zod in the Hollywood superhero movie and its sequel.
The family said in a statement to that Stamp died on Sunday morning.
"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," the family said.
"We ask for privacy at this sad time."
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