Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men star, dies at 86

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 23:09 · Archive

Patrick Stewart, known for playing Captain Picard in Star Trek and Professor Xavier in X-Men, has died in Los Angeles at 86.

Patrick Stewart, the actor known for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films, has died in Los Angeles at 86.

William Shatner, who played Captain Kirk in the original Star Trek series, described Stewart as a 'magnificent actor' and 'a friend, a colleague'. Shatner said that 'from the stage to the bridge of the Enterprise, he brought intelligence, grace, and a deep sense of humanity to everything he did'. Hugh Jackman called him 'one of the greats of stage and screen' and said 'I learned so much from him'.

George Takei said that 'fans across the world mourn the passing of a true and irreplaceable legend' and that as Captain Picard, Stewart 'inspired a whole next generation of star-gazers who looked longingly ahead to a brighter future for all humanity'. Marvel Studios released a statement saying Stewart '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'.

How it is being reported

• 'Magnificent': tributes flow for Patrick StewartWilliam Shatner, who played Captain James Kirk in the original Star Trek TV series, has praised Patrick Stewart as a "magnificent actor" following his death.The West Australian · 29 Oct, 22:54
• 'Magnificent': tributes flow for Patrick StewartWilliam Shatner, who played Captain James Kirk in the original Star Trek TV series, has praised Patrick Stewart as a "magnificent actor" following his death.Perth Now · 29 Oct, 22:54

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