Sir Patrick Stewart has died aged 86, leaving behind an incredible acting legacy encompassing films like the X-Men franchise and the Star Trek universe.
The British icon passed away on October 28 after a battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia, just two months before he was set to reprise his role as Charles Xavier/Professor X in Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday.
Patrick Stewart's final role
Patrick had played the famous character since 2000's X-Men alongside his lifelong friend, Sir Ian McKellen, who portrayed Magneto, or Erik Lehnsherr, in the film franchise. Avengers: Doomsday, which is set for release on December 18, will mark Patrick's final onscreen appearance as well as the X-Men characters' entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, making it a highly anticipated watch.
Patrick portrayed the character several times over the past 26 years, including in X2: X-Men United, X-Men: The Last Stand, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, The Wolverine, X-Men: Days of Future Past and Logan.
Paying tribute to Patrick Stewart
In the wake of his death, several of Patrick's Marvel and X-Men co-stars have shared touching tributes to the star, including Marvel Studios itself.
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