German actor Udo Kier passed away on November 23 at the age of 81. His film credits include Blade and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.
In terms of video games, Kier appeared in Call of Duty: WWII and Martha is Dead, though he was best known for his role in Command & Conquer: Red Alert. He was also part of the cast of OD, the upcoming horror game from Kojima Productions. On X, Hideo Kojima paid tribute to the actor and recalled their meeting.
“I’m at a loss for words. It all happened far too suddenly.
Because of the strike, we weren’t able to shoot OD for a long time, and we were forced to reschedule to next year. Even during that time, Udo and I exchanged emails frequently. We stayed in close contact. When we met in Milan at the end of September, he told me how much he was looking forward to the shoot starting up again next year. He was full of energy then too, making me laugh with his usual Udo-isms. I still can’t believe this.
Udo wasn’t just an actor. He was truly an icon of his time. We’ve lost a great icon. There will never be another like him.
Udo, rest in peace. I will never forget you.”
