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McKellen Mourns Patrick Stewart's Passing
30 Oct
Summary
- Patrick Stewart died at 86 after a battle with dementia.
- McKellen and Stewart were close friends for over 50 years.
- Stewart's final film, Avengers: Doomsday, is yet to be seen.
Ian McKellen has shared a heartfelt tribute to his friend and fellow actor, Patrick Stewart, who passed away at the age of 86 on Wednesday. Stewart died at his Los Angeles home after a short illness involving Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.
McKellen reminisced about their friendship, which began over fifty years ago when they were ambitious young actors with the Royal Shakespeare Company. He recalled advising Stewart against taking the role of Captain Picard in Star Trek, a risk that ultimately led to international stardom.
Their shared legacy includes memorable performances as Magneto and Professor X in the X-Men film series. McKellen noted their off-screen bond mirrored their on-screen rivalry. The actors were set to reprise their roles in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday this December.
Stewart, who was born and raised in Yorkshire, England, was deeply proud of his origins. His significant achievements included his appointment as Chancellor of Huddersfield University. His final film appearance, in Avengers: Doomsday, will be seen posthumously.
