Sir Ian McKellen Leads Emotional Tributes to His Lifelong Friend Sir Patrick Stewart, Who Dies Aged 86
Sir Ian McKellen led heartfelt tributes to his longtime friend and X-Men co-star Sir Patrick Stewart, who passed away at the age of 86 on October 28, 2026, at his home in Los Angeles following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
📚 Sources & Further Reading
BBC News: Sir Patrick Stewart Dies Aged 86
The Independent: Ian McKellen Remembers Patrick Stewart as a ‘Man to Rely On, Admire, and Love’
Associated Press: Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei Among Those Paying Tribute to Patrick Stewart
Sky News: Star Trek and X-Men Actor Sir Patrick Stewart Dies Aged 86…
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