Patrick Stewart dies at 86: Here’s how his ‘X-Men’ co-star Hugh Jackman paid tribute after his demise

Patrick Stewart has died at the age of 86. He passed away on Wednesday (October 28, 2026). The news of his demise was shared by his spokesperson who said that the “X-Men” star died of Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. He is survived by wife Sunny Ozell, two children, a daughter, Sophia, and a son, Daniel.

Following Stewart’s demise, tributes poured in from his acting colleagues and even Marvel Studios. He was well known for his roles as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek” and Professor Charles Xavier in the “X-Men" films.

Among those who paid tribute to Stewart was his “X-Men” co-star Hugh Jackman. He described Stewart as one of the “greats of stage and screen”. “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.” — the actor and Stewart's “X-Men” co-star, on Instagram.

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Marvel Studios pays tribute to Patrick Stewart

Expressing condolences following Stewart's demise, Marvel Studios remembered his contributions to the “X-Men” franchise. “All of us at Marvel Studios are deeply saddened by the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart. Sir Patrick brought Professor Charles Xavier to life with extraordinary grace, intelligence, and humanity, defining the character for generations of fans, from X-Men to Logan to Avengers: Doomsday,” the film production company said in a social media post.

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“He was a singular talent, a generous collaborator, and a true gentleman. Our hearts go out to his wife Sunny, his children, his friends, and the countless fans around the world whose lives he touched with his art,” the post further stated.


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Before attaining success in films, Stewart became part of an amateur drama group at 12 and memorized Shakespeare as a teen. He won a scholarship to the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, launching a career as a character actor. He was raised in Mirfield in Yorkshire, a working-class corner of northern England. According to AP, he had been bald since he was 19. Alopecia runs in his family.