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Watch: The life of legendary actor Sir Patrick Stewart

ByJamie Whitehead and Harry Sekulich
  • Published29 October 2026
Updated 30 minutes ago

Sir Ian McKellen has led tributes to Sir Patrick Stewart following his death at the age of 86, calling him "the most respected and beloved actor of his generation".

Tributes to the renowned British actor have poured in since his death at his Los Angeles home after "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia was announced on Thursday.