Marvel, Star Trek Stars Post Heartbreaking Tributes to Patrick Stewart

Across social media, friends, colleagues and fellow actors have paid heartfelt tributes to Patrick Stewart, who died at 86 on Wednesday after battling Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. Ian McKellen, a co-star in five X-Men films and the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, mourned the loss of his longtime collaborator. McKellen praised Stewart's Yorkshire roots and his honesty, stating that he wore his heart on his sleeve.

Hugh Jackman, another veteran collaborator, called Stewart a tremendous friend and man, and expressed gratitude for the lessons he learned. Dafne Keen, who worked with Jackman and Stewart in Logan, remembered the actor as kind, genuine, funny, unique, caring and charming. James Marsden and Rebecca Romijn, co-stars in X-Men, highlighted Stewart's sense of humor and charisma.

Jonathan Frakes, who directed Stewart in multiple Star Trek productions, paid his respects, calling the actor a friend and a magnificent actor. Star Trek's William Shatner, who had shared the screen with Stewart in Star Trek Generations, described Stewart as a friend, a colleague, and a magnificent actor. George Takei, who played Hikaru Sulu in the original Star Trek, mourned the passing of a true and irreplaceable legend.

Actor Kyle MacLachlan, who starred with Stewart in David Lynch's Dune, shared his memories of working together and expressed his sadness. Marvel Studios released a statement honoring Stewart's grace, intelligence, and humanity. Sesame Street also paid tribute to Stewart, recognizing his Shakespearean talents and his disarming sense of humor.