Terence Stamp, the Oscar-nominated actor best known for his unforgettable role as General Zod in âSuperman,â has died at 87. His family confirmed the news on Sunday, August 17th, in a statement published by Reuters.
âHe 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,â they said in a statement to Reuters. âWe ask for privacy at this sad time.â
Behind the cameras, Stamp was as famous for his romances as for his films. Let’s take a deeper look at his romantic life.
A Life of Romance & Headlines
Behind the cameras, Stamp was as famous for his romances as for his films. In the 1960s, he was linked to two of Britainâs most celebrated women: supermodel Jean Shrimpton and actress Julie Christie.
With Christie, he formed one of the decadeâs most glamorous couples, even starring opposite her in the 1967 classic âFar From the Madding Crowd.â
Though their relationships ended, Stamp later reflected that losing Shrimpton coincided with a difficult dip in his career, a time he described as one of both heartbreak and transition.
Marriage to Elizabeth OâRourke
Stampâs most publicized romance came later in life. In 1998, he met Elizabeth OâRourke, a pharmacy student in Bondi, New South Wales, while visiting Australia. Four years later, on New Yearâs Eve in 2002, the pair wed in a ceremony that drew attention for their 35-year age gap. He was 64, and she was 29.
The marriage lasted six years. OâRourke filed for divorce in 2008, citing Stampâs âunreasonable behaviour.â Despite the split, Stamp spoke warmly of their time together. âWe had an incredible amount of fun,â he told the Daily Mail in 2013. âShe went back to Australia, and thatâs why I donât see her, but if I do go there, Iâm sure I will.â
Stamp never had children but often said he enjoyed spending time with his niecesâ children, describing it as a joy similar to that of being a grandfather.
Following news of his passing, fans and fellow actors shared heartfelt tributes. Actress Vivien Reid wrote, âRest in peace Terence Stamp you talented marvellous human #TerenceStamp I loved your work so incredibly gifted. Those eyes! That voice.â
Filmmaker Marc Sinden added, âOh no. Terence Stamp is gone. One of THE loveliest (in all ways) of men. Kind, intelligent, very funny and had more charisma in his little finger than most people have in their entire body and a joy to be around. RIP.â
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