Udo Kier Passes Away at 81 While Preparing for Role in Kojima Productions Upcoming Game OD

Renowned German actor **Udo Kier** has passed away at the age of 81, as reported by his close friends to **Variety**. With over 200 films to his credit, many gamers might recognize him as the villain Yuri from **Command & Conquer: Red Alert** and Dr. Straub from **Call of Duty: WWII**.

Throughout his extensive career, **Udo Kier** collaborated with some of the biggest names in the industry, including artist **Andy Warhol** and director **Lars von Trier**. Notable films featuring **Kier** include **“Blood for Dracula,” “Blade,” “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,”** and **“Armageddon.”**

**Udo Kier** was set to appear in the horror game **OD** by **Hideo Kojima**, having already been featured in the game’s teaser trailer. Kojima shared his condolences in a heartfelt post, stating, *“I have no words. This all happened too suddenly.”*

Kojima noted that filming had been delayed due to the actors’ strike and was rescheduled for next year. He mentioned having corresponded with the actor and recalled their meeting in Milan at the end of September, where **Kier** expressed eagerness to start working on **OD**. According to **Kojima**, during their discussion, **Kier** was vibrant and full of energy, entertaining him with his signature jokes.

At this time, it remains unclear whether **Kojima Productions** will seek a replacement for **Udo Kier** or if his character will be removed from the game entirely. No information regarding the release date or platforms for **OD** has yet been announced.