UK media, citing his family, confirmed his passing on Sunday. “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.

Stamp first rose to prominence in the 1960s as one of cinema’s leading men, often portraying troubled and complex characters. Known early on for his brooding villain roles, he later broke typecasting with standout performances in diverse projects, including his portrayal of a flamboyant transgender woman in the 1994 classic The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.

His career stretched across arthouse cinema and Hollywood blockbusters, from Pier Paolo Pasolini’s Theorem to his role as Chancellor Valorum in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.

Across more than six decades in film, Stamp appeared in over 60 movies, leaving behind a legacy as one of Britain’s most versatile and captivating actors.