'80s Icon Remembers ‘Gorgeous’ Terence Stamp in Touching Tribute originally appeared on Parade. Glenn Close shared a heartfelt tribute to her late co-star Terence Stamp. As Hollywood lost another brilliant star, the legendary actress reflected on their time together and remembered the award-winning actor in the most touching way.

Becoming one of the iconic faces of the swinging 60s, Stamp worked with Fellini, Pasolini and Ken Loach and was branded “the most beautiful man in the world” before leaving the limelight altogether. Then the invitation to play General Zod in Superman brought back him for a second career on screen.

And ‘Priscilla’ director Stephan Elliot remembers persuading Stamp to take on a trans role: “He was terrified”

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),

His obituaries all led with General Zod, but his turn as the caustic, undeniable Bernadette Bassenger in 1994's ‘The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ might shine brightest.