“His sonorous voice and singular talent will forever be synonymous with indelible performances in every genre,” the tribute said.
“He explored the human condition in all its poetic complexity and brought hope not only to the far reaches of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but into science fiction’s most iconic final frontier above the Starship Enterprise.”
It said Stewart would be remembered for the “dignity, compassion and humanity” he brought to his work and personal commitments.
“He was a knight, chancellor, motor sport enthusiast, and lifelong Huddersfield football fan.”
Huddersfield Town Football Club, known as the Terriers, also paid tribute to Stewart, who was “fiercely proud of his Yorkshire roots”.
“A titan of his craft and a legend and hero to millions worldwide, his legacy will live on. Sir Patrick was a Terrier in every sense, and we’re proud to have counted him as one of our own.”
Star Trek actor George Takei also paid tribute to the passing of “a true and irreplaceable legend”, saying the actor had inspired a new generation of stargazers.
“Our hearts are heavy indeed. Rest easy in the heavens, Captain.”
Other notable Star Trek actor William Shatner said it had been a “heartbreaking week,” referring also to the death of series actor Walter Keonig earlier this week.
“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.”
In a 2022 interview with The Project, Stewart told host Jesse Mulligan that he performed in New Zealand “decades ago” on tour with the Old Vic Theatre Company.
He was acclaimed for his Shakespearean stagecraft, notably in performances as Macbeth, and as Marc Antony in Antony and Cleopatra.
“We played Auckland, Wellington, and Palmerston North,” he recalled.
The statement said that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be made to the Johns Hopkins Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Caregiver Resources.