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Entertainment · October 30, 2026

Sir Ian McKellen Mourns the Loss of Sir Patrick Stewart

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Sir Ian McKellen released a tribute to his longtime friend and collaborator Sir Patrick Stewart, following Stewart's death at age 86. McKellen shared his reflections via Instagram on October 29, 2026, highlighting Stewart's Yorkshire roots and his reputation for honesty and reliability. The two actors, who met in 1977 at the Royal Shakespeare Company, were widely known for their work together in the X-Men film franchise and their close real-life friendship spanning nearly 50 years.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • Sir Patrick Stewart has died at the age of 86
  • Sir Ian McKellen posted a tribute to Stewart on Instagram on Thursday, October 29
  • The two actors met in 1977 while at the Royal Shakespeare Company
  • McKellen described Stewart as a man who 'wore his heart on his sleeve' and was defined by his Yorkshire upbringing

Reported by only some outlets

  • Patrick Stewart died following a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia
  • Ian McKellen is 87 years old

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