Ian McKellen pays tribute to late friend Patrick Stewart

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 01:26 · Archive

Sir Patrick Stewart, the actor best known for Star Trek, has died at age 86.

Sir Patrick Stewart died on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 86, from Alzheimer's disease. The actor was best known for his role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and for his work in the X-Men films alongside fellow actor Sir Ian McKellen.

Sir Ian McKellen led tributes to his longtime friend, posting a heartfelt tribute on social media. He described Stewart as 'the most respected and beloved actor of his generation' and recalled their friendship spanning half a century, beginning when they were 'ambitious young actors' with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

McKellen wrote that Stewart 'was defined by being born and bred in Yorkshire' and 'wore his heart on his sleeve, which made him a man to rely on, to admire and in my case, love'. He recalled one of his strongest memories being when Stewart told him about an offer to take the leading role in Star Trek, and praised his decision to accept it, saying it led to his success in both film and theatre, from X-Men to classical plays by Shakespeare and other major playwrights.

How it is being reported

• Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes to ‘respected and beloved’ Sir Patrick StewartSir Ian, who held a long friendship with Sir Patrick, said the actor ‘was defined by being born and bred in Yorkshire’.Evening Standard · 30 Oct, 01:11
• Ian McKellen speaks out on his ‘love’ for Patrick Stewart in heartbreaking tribute to longtime palMcKellen and Stewart formed a legendary friendship starring in the "X-Men" franchise together.New York Post · 30 Oct, 01:10

In this story: Patrick Stewart · Ian McKellen · Yorkshire · Royal Shakespeare Company · Star Trek · X-Men · Los Angeles

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