Actor Terence Stamp Dead passed away at age 87. His family told Reuters he passed away 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,” the family  said in a statement. “We ask for privacy at this sad time.”

Terence Stamp, born July 22, 1939, in Stepney, London, rose from humble beginnings in East London to become one of Britain’s most striking and versatile actors. Known for his piercing blue eyes, commanding presence, and ability to inhabit both heroes and villains, Stamp carved out a career spanning more than six decades across stage, screen, and television.

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Stamp’s early years were marked by modest means, but his passion for acting led him to train at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. His breakout came in 1962 with Billy Budd, playing the title role in Peter Ustinov’s adaptation of Herman Melville’s novella. The performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor and instantly established him as a rising star of British cinema.