New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- Terence Stamp, the acclaimed British actor whose career spanned more than six decades and included iconic roles from 1960s British cinema to major Hollywood blockbusters, has died at the age of 87, his family confirmed on Sunday.

Stamp passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, according to a statement shared with Reuters.

Rising to fame during the cultural revolution of 1960s London, Stamp quickly became one of the defining faces of a new wave of British cinema. Known for his striking looks and brooding presence, he earned early acclaim with performances in 'Billy Budd' (1962), for which he received an Academy Award nomination, and 'The Collector' (1965).

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