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

"You were a true inspiration, both in & out of heels," Pearce wrote of his The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert co-star

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),

He helped redefine male beauty, ushering in the era of the cinematic bad boy.

Terence Stamp, the film actor who has died aged 87, was once described as “the most beautiful man in the world”.