Patrick Stewart dies: William Shatner and Hugh Jackman pay tribute to acting legend – latest updates
Acclaimed British stage and screen actor also known for X-Men among many roles has died aged 86 at home on WednesdayPatrick Stewart, titan of stage and screen, dies aged 86Actor...
By Kirsty McEwen (now) and Lucy Campbell (earlier) · The Guardian Culture
Acclaimed British stage and screen actor also known for X-Men among many roles has died aged 86 at home on Wednesday Patrick Stewart, titan of stage and screen, dies aged 86 Actor Bryan Batt , who starred with Stewart in the 90s romantic comedy Jeffrey , said he was heartbroken at the news of his passing. Batt wrote in a tribute on Instagram: He was one of the most talented, kindest, and generous actors I’ve ever had the honor of working with. I was lucky to play his lover in the film of Paul Rudnick’s Jeffrey. I learned it when I was 14. I memorized all the soliloquies just because I thought they were great. And they stuck, so I didn’t have to learn those bits of the play, which is a blessing, because learning lines has now become the one curse of this job. Continue reading...