Patrick Stewart Remembered as Saturday Night Live Paid Tribute Days After His Death

A 1994 moment returns

The Halloween episode of Saturday Night Live featured a clip of Stewart introducing Salt-N-Pepa during his 1994 hosting stint. The show aired it after Gracie Abrams’ second performance, in which she sang “Here You Come, There You Go.” Abrams performed dressed as Leonardo DiCaprio’s Romeo from Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet. Stewart later revisited the introduction while marking SNL’s 50th anniversary in February 2025, wearing a Salt-N-Pepa T-shirt.

Family shares tribute

Stewart died at 86 after a brief battle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, according to the article. His family announced his death in an Oct. 29 Instagram post.

The family said he would be remembered for the dignity, compassion and humanity he brought to his work and life. It also noted his philanthropy and activism, including causes involving human rights, survivors of domestic violence, refugees, veterans’ mental health and animal welfare.

A life remembered

Stewart’s family said he spent his final moments with loved ones, surrounded by live music, prayer, tears and laughter. He is survived by his wife, Sunny Ozell, and children Daniel and Sophie, whom he had with his former wife, Sheila Falconer. The article also includes tributes from colleagues reflecting on Stewart’s stage and screen career, his work in Star Trek and X-Men, and his generosity as a friend and fellow actor.