X-Men, Rebecca Romijn, Marvel Stars Pay Tribute
The entertainment industry is mourning the death of a prominent actor known for his iconic role as Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men film franchise. Colleagues and co-stars have shared tributes honoring his legacy and his contributions to cinema.
Why it matters
The passing of a major cultural figure in the superhero genre marks the end of an era for the long-running X-Men film series.
Patrick Stewart ‘s X-Men family is paying tribute to the late sci-fi icon.
Stewart died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles at 86 following “a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia,” longtime spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak announced.
“He has been held in the warm embrace of family and friends, surrounded by live music, prayer, tears, laughter and the kind of profound emotion that only he could inspire after a lifetime of devotion to us all,” Bush Novak wrote. “We will forever cherish the peaceful ease and reflection on his face, an enduring reminder of his invincible grace.” Related Stories Movies Ian McKellen Pays Tribute to Patrick Stewart: "A Man to Rely on, Admire and in My Case, Love" Movies Patrick Stewart Rose From Obscurity to Boldly (and Baldly) Go Where No Yorkshireman Had Gone Before
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