Marvel and Star Trek Officially Lead Tributes to Patrick Stewart

Marvel remembers Professor X

Marvel Studios posted a tribute to Stewart, praising the way he portrayed Charles Xavier. The studio said he brought the character to life with “extraordinary grace, intelligence, and humanity.” Stewart is scheduled to play Professor X one final time in Avengers: Doomsday, which is due in theaters on December 18. He appears in several trailers for the film alongside Ian McKellen’s Magneto.

Star Trek colleagues pay tribute

Several Star Trek colleagues remembered Stewart on social media. Jonathan Frakes, who played Riker opposite Stewart’s Picard, wrote, “Rest in peace my friend.” Wil Wheaton shared a photo of the pair, while William Shatner posted a longer message about his admiration for Stewart as a person and actor. Jeri Ryan, Robert Picardo, and George Takei also shared photos or tributes.

Actors recall working with Stewart

Hugh Jackman, who played Wolverine opposite Stewart’s Professor X for nearly 20 years, said he had “learned so much” from the actor. Terry Matalas, a Star Trek writer and the showrunner of Marvel’s VisionQuest, also posted a tribute.

Seth MacFarlane shared a photo and tribute, reflecting their work together on American Dad, Family Guy, and Ted. The official Star Trek Instagram account posted photos from Stewart’s years as Captain Picard and praised his “extraordinary life and enduring legacy.” Stan Lee’s official Instagram account also shared a tribute, posted by Lee’s family.