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Hugh Jackman Pays Tribute to Patrick Stewart
Hugh Jackman calls Patrick Stewart 'a tremendous friend and man' after his death at 86.
In brief
Hugh Jackman calls Patrick Stewart 'a tremendous friend and man' after his death at 86. Hugh Jackman paid tribute to Patrick Stewart, who died at 86 after battling Alzheimer's and Lewy Body Dementia. Originally reported by LADbible.
Patrick Stewart dies at 86
Sir Patrick Stewart died after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.
Hugh Jackman's tribute
Hugh Jackman called Stewart a 'tremendous friend and man' after co-starring with him in seven X-Men films.
“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.”
William Shatner's tribute
William Shatner described Stewart as a 'friend, colleague, and magnificent actor' who would be 'deeply missed'.
“What a heartbreaking week it has been. Sir Patrick Stewart was a friend, a colleague, and a magnificent actor.”
Stewart's legacy
Stewart was known as an 'unknown British Shakespearean actor' when he first appeared in films and became a global household name.
UK Defence Secretary's tribute
UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting called Stewart a 'magnificent actor' who 'stood for the best of us'.
“From Shakespeare to Star Trek, he boldly went where few had gone before, and took millions of us with him.”
Stewart's final words
Stewart's memoir described his life as 'unusual' but true to his 'earthbound roots' and call of home.
“Like me, Jean-Luc has lived an unusual life that has taken him far beyond the bounds of normal human experience. But he is also someone who has remained true to his earthbound roots, for they are what gave him his identity. In the end, he feels the call of home, as do I.”
What to remember
Hugh Jackman paid tribute to Patrick Stewart, who died at 86 after battling Alzheimer's and Lewy Body Dementia.
