"We Lost One of the Greats": Hugh Jackman Mourns Patrick Stewart
The veteran actor made history as Professor Xavier in the Marvel universe.
Patrick Stewart, most known for his roles in Star Trek and X-Men, has passed away last Wednesday (28). The news of his passing has been reacted by with sorrow by fans, colleagues and admirers of his decades-long career. Hugh Jackman, who has shared super-hero duties with Stewart several times, has said that the world has "lost one of the greats".
"We lost one of the greats of stage and screen today. And, in my book, a tremendous friend and man. I learned so much from him. I will miss you, Patrick Stewart, all of my days", said the actor in an Instagram post.
The veteran actor is a three-time winner of the Olivier Award (the highest honor in British theatre) and was nominated for a Tony Award for his work in theatre, in addition to receiving multiple Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG Award nominations for his acting in television and film.
Back in 2000, Stewart took on the role of Professor Charles Xavier in X-Men: The Movie alongside Ian McKellen as Magneto. The partnership was repeated in X-Men 2 (2003), X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) and Logan (2017), in addition to participating in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) and The Wolverine (2013).
Stewart was an outspoken advocate for social justice, women's rights, the defense of victims of domestic violence, veterans' rights, the refugee crisis, animal rights, political reform, and much more.
