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The death<\/strong> of veteran actor Udo Kier <\/strong>has drawn attention across the film industry and beyond, with tributes emerging from longtime collaborators. Among them is game creator Hideo Kojima<\/strong>, who shared personal reflections on Kier following news of his passing at age 81. The acclaimed actor\u2019s legacy spans decades of international cinema, now underscored by his recent involvement in Kojima\u2019s upcoming project, OD.<\/p>\n German actor Udo Kier died on Sunday at the age of 81, according to his partner, artist Delbert McBride. Kier appeared in over 200 films during a career that spanned decades and included collaborations with directors such as Andy Warhol, Lars von Trier, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, and Gus Van Sant.<\/p>\n Hideo Kojima took to Instagram to pay tribute the actor, writing, \u201cI\u2019m at a loss for words. It all happened far too suddenly.\u201d He added that Kier \u201cwasn\u2019t just an actor\u201d and was a true \u201cicon of his time.\u201d Kojima concluded, \u201cUdo, rest in peace. I will never forget you.\u201d<\/p>\n Kier rose to international prominence through his work in Warhol-produced films Flesh for Frankenstein (1973) and Blood for Dracula (1974), both directed by Paul Morrissey. He played the title roles, offering distinctive interpretations of classic monsters. In Europe, he worked with Fassbinder on films including The Stationmaster\u2019s Wife, The Third Generation, and Lili Marleen.<\/p>\n At the Berlin Film Festival, Kier met director Gus Van Sant, who helped him acquire a U.S. work permit and SAG card. Kier later appeared in Van Sant\u2019s 1991 film My Own Private Idaho, alongside River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves.<\/p>\n That same year, he featured in von Trier\u2019s Europa, beginning a long creative relationship with the Danish filmmaker. Kier\u2019s other work with von Trier includes Breaking the Waves, Dancer in the Dark, Dogville, Melancholia, and Nymphomaniac.<\/p>\n His Hollywood roles in the 1990s included appearances in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Armageddon, and Blade. Kier also appeared in Madonna\u2019s 1992 book Sex, and her music videos Erotica and Deeper and Deeper. His most recent role was in The Secret Agent.<\/p>\n The post Actor Udo Kier Dies at 81, Hideo Kojima Pays Tribute To OD Collaborator<\/a> appeared first on ComingSoon.net – Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The death of veteran actor Udo Kier has drawn attention across the film industry and beyond, with tributes emerging from longtime collaborators. 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