Patrick Stewart dies at age 86 after decades of iconic roles
Actor Patrick Stewart has died at the age of 86 following a career spanning nearly three decades in film and television.
Tributes from Marvel Studios leadership
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige released a statement honoring the actor immediately after news of his death broke on Wednesday. Feige recalled meeting Stewart on the set of the first X-Men film and described him as brilliant, charming, and warm. The producer noted that Stewart possessed quiet strength and gravitas both on and off the camera.
Filmography includes nine major movies
Stewart portrayed Professor Charles Xavier in nine films starting with the 2000 X-Men trilogy released by Fox. His roles continued through Days of Future Past in 2014, Logan in 2017, and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness in 2022. Marvel Studios stated that his legacy lives on through decades of extraordinary work and the people he mentored.
Upcoming project status remains unclear
Reports indicate Stewart was set to reprise his role in Avengers: Doomsday scheduled for release on December 18. The actor had been cast in this upcoming film before his passing occurred. Details regarding the production schedule or potential changes to the movie have not been confirmed by the studio.
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