Marvel, Star Trek and Colleagues Pay Tribute to Patrick Stewart

The great Patrick Stewart, best known for his roles in the Star Trek and Marvel universes, has died at the age of 86. Stewart will be seen playing Professor X one final time later this year in Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for release in theaters on December 18. He has even appeared in several trailers that also feature Ian McKellen's Magneto. Marvel Studios has already paid tribute to the actor in a touching social media post, saying he brought Charles Xavier to life with "extraordinary grace, intelligence, and humanity."

The World Remembers Patrick Stewart

Long-time Star Trek writer Terry Matalas, who is also the lead showrunner on Marvel's VisionQuest, also took to his personal X account to share a tribute to the late Patrick Stewart.

Jonathan Frakes, who played Riker for years opposite Patrick Stewart's Picard in the Star Trek universe, also shared a message on his personal Instagram, simply saying "Rest in peace my friend."

Wil Wheaton, who spent years as Wesley Crusher alongside Stewart's Picard, also shared a photo of the two on Instagram in remembrance after his passing.

Another of Stewart's Star Trek co-stars, William Shatner, took to his personal X, formerly Twitter, account to share a lengthy message about his affection and admiration for Stewart as both a person and an actor.

Hugh Jackman, who played Wolverine opposite Stewart's Professor X for nearly 20 years in the Marvel Universe, shared a tribute on his personal Instagram, admitting that he "learned so much" from the late actor.

Comedic genius Seth MacFarlane took to his personal X account to post a striking photo of Stewart and a touching tribute to the actor, with whom he worked over the years on projects such as American Dad, Family Guy and Ted.

Star Trek actor Jeri Ryan, who spent years as the star behind Seven of Nine, shared a photo of her and Stewart on Instagram in a tribute to the actor's passing.

The Doctor actor Robert Picardo, who also worked with Stewart for years on Star Trek, shared an older photo of him on Instagram to commemorate his life.

George Takei, who spent years playing Sulu opposite Stewart's Picard in various Star Trek projects, shared a touching tribute to his Captain on his personal Instagram.

Even the official Star Trek Instagram account posted a series of photos from Stewart's time as Captain Picard over the years, praising his "extraordinary life and enduring legacy."

Stan Lee's official Instagram also posted a touching photo and tribute to Patrick Stewart's life. Lee passed away in 2018, but his account is run by family, who posted the tribute in honor of their relationship.

The Russo brothers, Joe and Anthony, who directed Patrick Stewart on the set of Avengers: Doomsday, also paid tribute to the actor with an Instagram post honoring him as a "childhood hero."