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Queer, Camp, and Unforgettable: Udo Kier, Icon of Cult Cinema, Dies at 80

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Cult film icon Udo Kier has died at 80. Known for his roles in Flesh for Frankenstein, Ace Ventura, and Swan Song, Kier leaves behind a legacy of over 200 films, decades of queer visibility, and unforgettable performances.

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The German actor Udo Kier, considered a cult figure in cinema and known for his penetrating gaze, versatility and artistic irreverence, died at the age of 81 this Sunday, according to his partner, the artist Delbert McBride in statements to the American magazine Variety.Kier, whose real name was Udo Kierspe, was born on 14 October 1944 in Cologne, Germany.For more than six decades of career, he participated in more than 200 films, ranging from h…

The German actor Udo Kier , a cult figure in Hollywood and independent film, died on Sunday in California at 81 years of age, reported the American magazine Variety. Udo Kier dies at 81 years of age, a referent actor of horror cinema His partner, the artist Delbert McBride, confirmed the death of the actor in Palm Springs, about 170 km from Los Angeles. So far, the cause of death has not been made known. With a career spanning more than half a c…

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The universe of cult cinema is in mourning after the recent death of the German actor Udo Kier, renowned for embodying disquieting villains and for his career spanning more than 200 titles. The actor died on Sunday at the age of 81 in a hospital in Palm Springs, California, according to Media Variety. The news was confirmed by his partner, the artist Delbert McBride. Kier leaves a legacy of almost six decades in cult cinema, where he walked thro…

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German actor Udo Kier died at the age of 81, as confirmed by his partner, Delbert McBride, through specialized media. Kier died in a hospital in Palm Springs, California, on Sunday, November 23, 2025. However the cause of his death has not yet been revealed. What films did Udo Kier make? Recognized by his penetrating gaze and his taste for dark and eccentric characters, Udo Kier participated in more than 250 films, ranging from cult classics suc…

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The absolute legend of the so-called "gender" cinema, Udo Kier was also one of the second most memorable knives. The actor died at the age of 81. If you have gone to the cinema or have lit your television over the last 50 years, there is a great chance that you have already met him. He [...]

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La Nación, Grupo Nación broke the news in on Monday, November 24, 2025.
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