'Superman' Star Terence Stamp's Cause of Death: What We Know originally appeared on Parade. Terence Stamp, who was best known for his role as the supervillain General Zod in the Superman films, is dead at the age of 87. His family revealed that he died on the morning of August 17, and they released a statement confirming his death.

The English actor was best known for starring as the arch-villain in the original Superman films and for depicting the title character in Billy Budd.