Udo Kier, acclaimed for over 200 film and television roles, has died at 81, with Delbert McBride confirming he died in Palm Springs either in a hospital or possibly at home.He gained cult fame with iconic horror roles in the 1970s, collaborated with directors like Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Lars von Trier, and appeared in Hollywood films such as "Blade" and "My Own Private Idaho."Kier was preparing for a new game project with Hideo Kojima and starred in "The Secret Agent," Brazil's entry for the 2026 Academy Awards, receiving recognition at Cannes.