“A Man To Rely On”:Ian McKellen Leads Tributes To Patrick Stewart Following Death At 86
McKellen praised his longtime friend’s Yorkshire roots, stage career and farewell film role, calling him one of the most respected actors of his generation.
- Sir Patrick Stewart died at age 86 on October 28 at his Los Angeles home, prompting longtime friend Ian McKellen to lead tributes calling him "the most respected and beloved actor of his generation."
- The two actors were friends for over fifty years after meeting at the Royal Shakespeare Company. McKellen once cautioned Stewart against abandoning his England stage career for a Star Trek role.
- McKellen noted that Stewart "never forsook his origins," maintaining deep ties to Yorkshire throughout his life. He cited Stewart's appointment as Chancellor of Huddersfield University as one of his proudest achievements.
- Hugh Jackman called Stewart "a tremendous friend and man," while Marvel Studios described the X-Men star as "a true gentleman." William Shatner posted that Stewart brought "intelligence, grace, and a deep sense of humanity" to his roles.
- Stewart's final screen appearance is expected in the upcoming Marvel film Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for release in December. McKellen ended his tribute by referring to the performance as his friend's "farewell performance.
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Ian McKellen shared on his social networks a touching tribute to his friend Patrick Stewart, who passed away on Wednesday (28), at 86. The duo still met young people in the classic British theatre company Royal Shakespeare and became known for the partnership in the saga "X-Men", in which McKellen played Magneto and Stewart gave life to Professor Xavier. Patrick Stewart: actor lived with Alzheimer's in the last years of his life and was a knight…
Tributes pour in after Patrick Stewart dies at 86
Ian McKellen paid tribute to longtime friend Patrick Stewart after the actor died at 86, recalling their nearly 50-year friendship, their work together onstage and in the X-Men films, and Stewart’s Yorkshire roots. McKellen also remembered advising Stewart against taking the Star Trek role, a decision that led to one of his most celebrated performances as Captain Jean-Luc Picard.
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