'80s Icon Remembers ‘Gorgeous’ Terence Stamp in Touching Tribute originally appeared on Parade. Glenn Close shared a heartfelt tribute to her late co-star Terence Stamp. As Hollywood lost another brilliant star, the legendary actress reflected on their time together and remembered the award-winning actor in the most touching way.

Academy Award-nominated actor Terence Stamp, who rose to fame in London in the 1960s and played Kryptonian villain General Zod in the original Superman films, died yesterday aged 87.

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.

Terence Stamp, who died on August 17 at age 87, had an eclectic, decades-long career, with memorable roles in everything from arthouse films to blockbusters. The British actor, who was known for his performances in films like Billy Budd (1962),

His perfectly symmetrical features and dazzling blue eyes, topped with a boyish mop of tousled blond hair, were angelic. But when he grinned, his face radiated a sparkle of raffish mischief.

The late British actor filmed a number of movies in Vancouver, often staying at the Fairmont and connecting with B.C. astrologer Georgia Nicols.

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