The Brief

Actor Terence Stamp, who played General Zod in "Superman" movies, has died.

His cause of death was not released.

He was 87 years old.

Terence Stamp, the Oscar-nominated British actor best known for his role as villain General Zod in "Superman" movies, has died.

He was 87.

What we know:

His family confirmed his death in a statement to Reuters. They said he died Sunday morning.

What we don't know:

His cause of death has not been released.

What they're saying:

"He leaves behind an extraordinary body of work, both as an actor and a writer that will continue to touch people for years to come," his family said in the statement to Reuters.

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The backstory:

In addition to his recurring "Superman" roles, St

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