5 reasons Patrick Stewart won hearts beyond ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’
From championing rescue dogs to embracing his silly side, the late actor used his fame for considerably more than commanding starships and mentoring mutants.
Ian McKellen mourns the loss of his long-time friend and co-star Patrick Stewart, who died at 86. Stewart, an iconic figure in Star Trek and the X-Men film series, passed away at his Los Angeles home, with his wife Sunny by his side. McKellen, also 87, celebrated their enduring friendship, which began in the Royal Shakespeare Company and lasted decades, despite never appearing in the same productions initially.
The duo met again in 2000 for their roles in X-Men, where McKellen played Magneto and Stewart embodied Professor Charles Xavier. They continued to collaborate on screen and stage, performing in Shakespearean plays, Ibsen, Miller, and Pinter works together. McKellen remembered Stewart's Yorkshire roots and his passionate support for his friend's career, even advising against a potential role in Star Trek, but ultimately being glad he took it.
Their bond extended beyond the screen, with McKellen officiating at Stewart's wedding and Stewart later serving as the Chancellor of the University of Huddersfield. Stewart's career spanned theatre, television, and film, with McKellen looking forward to their upcoming appearance in Avengers: Doomsday, set for release on December 18.
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