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flag German actor Udo Kier, known for roles in films like 'Blade' and 'Ace Ventura,' died at 81 in California on November 23, 2025.

flag German-born actor Udo Kier, known for over 200 film and television roles across more than six decades, has died at 81 in Palm Springs, California, on November 23, 2025. flag Born Udo Kierspe in Cologne during WWII, he survived a hospital bombing at birth and moved to London at 18, where he was discovered by filmmaker Michael Sarne. flag He gained early fame in Andy Warhol-produced films portraying horror icons like Baron Frankenstein and Count Dracula with a mix of intensity and dark humor. flag Kier became a respected character actor in both arthouse and mainstream cinema, appearing in films such as “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,” “Blade,” “My Own Private Idaho,” and “Armageddon,” as well as music videos and Madonna’s 1992 book “Sex.” His final notable role was in “The Secret Agent,” a Cannes Film Festival contender. flag No cause of death was disclosed.

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