Terence Stamp has died. He was 87.

The actor's family told Reuters he died on Sunday, Aug. 17.

"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," they said in a statement to the outlet. "We ask for privacy at this sad time."

A representative for Stamp did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on Aug. 17.

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Stamp received an Oscar nomination for 1962’s Billy Budd . Known primarily for his roles as villains, he played General Zod in 1978’s Superman and 1980’s Superman II , and appeared

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