"Legendary gay actor Udo Kier, best known for My Own Private Idaho and Flesh for Frankenstein, has died aged 81. The cult icon passed away on Sunday (23 November) morning, his partner Delbert McBride shared. Kier died in a Palm Springs, California, hospital. No cause of death was given. Kier is a cinematic legend, having appeared in 275 roles across Hollywood and European cinema."
"He appeared in a number of Lars von Trier's projects, including Epidemic, Europa, The Kingdom, Breaking the Waves, Dancer in the Dark, Dogville, Melancholia and Nymphomaniac: Vol. II. He also grew close to Andy Warhol's director, Paul Morrissey, who cast him as Frankenstein in Flesh for Frankenstein and then Dracula in Blood for Dracula. In the nineties, Kier appeared in Madonna's controversial book Sex. Then, he went on to feature in her music videos for "Erotica" and "Deeper and Deeper.""
Udo Kier died aged 81 in a Palm Springs, California, hospital on 23 November, partner Delbert McBride confirmed. No cause of death was given. Kier appeared in 275 roles across Hollywood and European cinema and was known for complex portrayals of villains and monsters. He was openly gay for decades and said that no one asked about his sexuality and that performing the role mattered most. Kier collaborated frequently with Lars von Trier and Paul Morrissey, appeared in Madonna's Sex and featured in her music videos, and received tributes including one from Hideo Kojima.
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