Patrick Stewart dies at 86; Hugh Jackman pays tribute

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 23:38 · Archive

Actor Patrick Stewart, 86, has died at his Los Angeles home following a battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.

Patrick Stewart, the 86-year-old Star Trek actor, has died at his Los Angeles home following a battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.

Hugh Jackman paid tribute to his friend in a post hours after Stewart's death was announced. Jackman shared two photographs of the pair together and wrote: 'We 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.' Jackman and Stewart acted together in multiple films, most famously as Wolverine and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men series.

Over his career spanning more than six decades, Stewart worked on more than 150 films and television productions. He was best known for his roles as Jean-Luc Picard in the Star Trek franchise and Professor X in the X-Men films. His death came two days after his Star Trek co-star Walter Koenig died aged 90 of old age.

How it is being reported

• Hugh Jackman shares sweet photos of Star Trek actor Patrick Stewart before his death in heartbreaking tribute‘We lost one of the greats of stage and screen today.’Perth Now · 29 Oct, 23:18
• Hugh Jackman shares sweet photos of Star Trek actor Patrick Stewart before his death in heartbreaking tribute‘We lost one of the greats of stage and screen today.’The West Australian · 29 Oct, 23:18

In this story: Patrick Stewart · Hugh Jackman · Star Trek · X-Men · Walter Koenig · Dafne Keen

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