Born in 1938 in the Stepney district of London's East End, Stamp rose to prominence alongside a new generation of U.K. actors who became international movie stars in the 1960s — names that included Michael Caine,

You were a true inspiration, both in & out of heels,” Pearce wrote of his The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert co-star

Terence Stamp's performance in The Adventures of Priscilla served as the heart of the film as well as a groundbreaking moment of representation.

Terence Stamp, who died on August 17 at age 87, had an eclectic, decades-long career, with memorable roles in everything from arthouse films to blockbusters. The British actor, who was known for his performances in films like Billy Budd (1962),