Stamp explained that his father's disapproval gave him "the energy" he needed to follow his dreams. He left home so he wouldn't "go against my dad" and went on to won a scholarship to the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London.

Stamp is remembered for his portrayal of “unforgettable characters,” from Superman villain General Zod to a trans woman in ‘Priscilla.’

Terence Stamp, the British actor who became synonymous with Swinging London in the 1960s, has died, his family said Sunday, according to Reuters. He was 87 years old.