{"id":661385,"date":"2026-10-30T06:04:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T06:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/661385\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T06:04:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T06:04:09","slug":"patrick-stewart-dead-william-shatner-hugh-jackman-more-pay-tribute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/661385\/","title":{"rendered":"Patrick Stewart Dead: William Shatner, Hugh Jackman, More Pay Tribute"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tPatrick Stewart<\/a>\u2018s former co-stars and fellow Hollywood notables and executives are paying tribute to the sci-fi icon following his death<\/a> at age 86. <\/p>\n

\n\tThe actor, best known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor X in X-Men<\/a>, died on Wednesday after \u201ca brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer\u2019s disease and Lewy body dementia,\u201d his longtime rep Kelly Bush Novak previously shared.<\/p>\n

\n\tKevin Feige, Ian McKellen, William Shatner, Seth MacFarlane, Hugh Jackman, Minnie Driver, Marvel Studios and Lea Thompson are among those who have taken to social media to remember Stewart.<\/p>\n

\n\tFeige, the head of Marvel Studios, shared in a statement with The Hollywood Reporter, \u201cI\u2019ll never forget the first time I saw Sir Patrick Stewart on the set of the first X-Men. After years of knowing him as the inimitable Captain Picard, I was in awe \u2014 and he turned out to be everything I had seen on screen and more: brilliant, charming, warm, generous, with a quiet strength and gravitas. Away from the cameras, he was even more remarkable, with a wonderfully sharp sense of humor.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cIt was a true privilege to know him and to work with him,\u201d he added. \u201cHis legacy lives on not only in decades of extraordinary work, but in the many, many people he mentored. He will be deeply missed.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tMcKellen, who played Magneto\/Erik Lehnsherr opposite Stewart in the original X-Men franchise, shared a lengthy tribute<\/a> on X. \u201cBefore everything else, Patrick was defined by being born and bred in Yorkshire, the proud county in the north of England which he loved to the end. You could hear it in his accented voice and in the stern honesty with which he told you what he thought and felt. Yorkshiremen have no truck with half-truths or avoidance of big issues. He wore his heart on his sleeve, which made him a man to rely on, to admire and in my case, love,\u201d he wrote in part.<\/p>\n

\n\tShatner, who played Captain James T. Kirk alongside Patrick in 1994\u2019s Star Trek: Generations, wrote on X, \u201cWhat a heartbreaking week it has been. Sir Patrick Stewart was a friend, a colleague, and a magnificent actor. From the stage to the bridge of the Enterprise, he brought intelligence, grace, and a deep sense of humanity to everything he did. Captain Picard stood for the best of us, and so did the man who played him. I was filled with affection and admiration for him and his work. My heart goes out to Sunny and his family. He will be deeply missed.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tJackman, who starred as Wolverine in several X-Men films, shared in a tribute on Instagram, \u201cWe lost one of the greats of stage and screen today. And, in my book, a tremendous friend and man. I learned so much from him. I will miss you, Patrick Stewart, all of my days.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tMarvel Studios also shared on social media, \u201cAll of us at Marvel Studios are deeply saddened by the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart. Sir Patrick brought Professor Charles Xavier to life with extraordinary grace, intelligence, and humanity, defining the character for generations of fans, from X-Men to Logan to Avengers: Doomsday. He was a singular talent, a generous collaborator, and a true gentleman. Our hearts go out to his wife Sunny, his children, his friends, and the countless fans around the world whose lives he touched with his art.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tMacFarlane, who worked with Stewart on numerous projects, including Family Guy, Ted, Blunt Talk and American Dad!, took to Instagram, writing, \u201cPatrick was one of those icons who we somehow all took for granted would always be with us. I grew up as a fan, and was later gifted the privilege of becoming a colleague and friend, working with him for many years on \u201cAmerican Dad!\u201d, \u201cFamily Guy\u201d, and \u201cTed\u201d. He was that rare actor who could take any bit of dialogue and elevate it, making a good writer sound great, and a great writer sound masterful. He was also as humble as they come.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cI remember exchanging emails with him a number of years ago when he was beginning day 1 of a new film,\u201d MacFarlane continued. \u201cHe commented to me that he always walked onto a new set feeling like the biggest novice there. My stunned reaction was the same as anyone\u2019s would be. I said, \u201cPatrick, if you feel that way, the rest of us are screwed.\u201d We have lost a legendary actor today, and for many of us, a good friend. He will be deeply missed by the entire planet.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tMinnie, who starred in 2017\u2019s The Wilde Wedding with Stewart, wrote, \u201cIs this year some kind of portal to a much, much better place that all the greatest people know about and so have gently made their exits ? Dearest Patrick. Who always had the best advice, the funniest story, the patience to listen. I\u2019m just bereft. All love to your family, and you, in my heart forever.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tJonathan Frakes, who played Commander William Riker in Star Trek: The Next Generation series with Stewart, posted on his Instagram Story, \u201cRest in peace my friend.\u201d Wil Wheaton, who also played Wesley Crusher in the series, shared a photo of him with Stewart on Instagram with the caption, \u201cGodspeed, Captain.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tThompson, who directed Stewart in two episodes of Star Trek: Picard, shared on social media, \u201cThis astonishing actor was kind enough to take a chance on me as a director. Always hardworking intelligent and so very good you could play the whole scene on him. @sirpatstew Patrick Stuart was indeed a Sir. To sir with love. #rip you were one of a kind.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tKumail Nanjiani shared<\/a> on Bluesky, \u201cSir Patrick Stewart was the best. I don\u2019t know what else I can say.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tGeorge Takei, who played Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek: The Original Series, wrote on Threads<\/a>, \u201cFans across the world mourn the passing of a true and irreplaceable legend. As Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Patrick Stewart took the starship Enterprise to places it had never gone before, and he inspired a whole next generation of star-gazers who looked longingly ahead to a brighter future for all humanity. Our hearts are heavy, indeed. Rest in the heavens, Captain.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tRead more tributes below.<\/p>\n

SIR PATRICK STEWART (1940-2026)<\/p>\n

Before everything else, Patrick was defined by being born and bred in Yorkshire, the proud county in the north of England which he loved to the end. You could hear it in his accented voice and in the stern honesty with which he told you what he\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/Ij8JRkziF1<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ian McKellen (@IanMcKellen) October 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

What a heartbreaking week it has been. Sir Patrick Stewart was a friend, a colleague, and a magnificent actor. From the stage to the bridge of the Enterprise, he brought intelligence, grace, and a deep sense of humanity to everything he did. Captain Picard stood for the best of\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2014 William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) October 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

RIP Patrick Stewart. What an actor. I still can\u2019t believe he agreed to do this scene. And he didn\u2019t even mind when I ruined every take. Legend. pic.twitter.com\/QazyDScCOU<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) October 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

I am mid-flight right now and I have just received the news that Sir Patrick Stewart has left us. Modern technology is both an impressive and an extremely cold thing. Internet databases have already begun referring to him in the past tense. \u201cSir Patrick Stewart was\u2026\u201d and such\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/0FEbhFzZ2b<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Anson Mount \ud83d\udd96 (@ansonmount) October 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

All of us at Marvel Studios are deeply saddened by the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart. Sir Patrick brought Professor Charles Xavier to life with extraordinary grace, intelligence, and humanity, defining the character for generations of fans, from “X-Men” to “Logan” to “Avengers:\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/PG5tmB6dlh<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) October 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

I am mid-flight right now and I have just received the news that Sir Patrick Stewart has left us. Modern technology is both an impressive and an extremely cold thing. Internet databases have already begun referring to him in the past tense. \u201cSir Patrick Stewart was\u2026\u201d and such\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/0FEbhFzZ2b<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Anson Mount \ud83d\udd96 (@ansonmount) October 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

They say you should never meet your heroes, but as one of millions who grew up admiring Patrick Stewart, it was a joy to get to know him and discover that his kindness and decency were just as great as his enormous, generational talent. There will not be another like him, and\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/DTVSFFdRtU<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) October 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Sir Patrick Stewart will live on in our hearts and memories through his remarkable career spanning the British stage, television and film. Our condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and a galaxy of fans. #SagAftraMember<\/a> since 1987 pic.twitter.com\/kttssqGwnB<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) October 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Sesame Workshop mourns the loss of Sir Patrick Stewart. Thank you for being our friend and for sharing your brilliance, joy, and kindness with the world. \ud83d\udc9b\ud83d\udc9a pic.twitter.com\/NuTvTvOS0c<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Sesame Street (@sesamestreet) October 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

What can I say\u2026 my heart sank at the recent news. You think about moments in your life that feel surreal. Working with Patrick Stewart was one of them.<\/p>\n

On our first night of filming Blunt Talk, I told him how special an occasion it was for me because I used to do my homework\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/0npKqHn09k<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Trace Lysette (@tracelysette) October 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

There was something extraordinary about the way Sir Patrick Stewart could make even the most powerful characters feel profoundly human.<\/p>\n

Whether commanding the bridge of the Enterprise or guiding a generation of young mutants, Sir Patrick Stewart brought a tenderness to his\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/IRVc6VtD6i<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 The Academy (@TheAcademy) October 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

This was the moment I had dream of, the moment I had feared. Patrick Stewart walking onto the bridge of the USS Enterprise that I had recreated. Would he hate it would he love it. What would this moment feel like. For months we agonized over every detail, then the moment came\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/8336y8jCyE<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Dave Blass (@DaveBlass) October 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n