Terence Stamp dead aged 87 After a decades-long career playing villains including General Zod in two Superman films, veteran actor Terence Stamp has died aged 87. 17 August 2025 Terence Stamp has died aged 87. Terence Stamp has died aged 87 The veteran star, famed for playing the villainous General Zod in 1978's Superman and Superman II in 1980, passed away on Sunday (17.08.25) morning, his family confirmed. His cause of death was not immediately given.