Marvel Studios pays tribute to Patrick Stewart after death at 86
The studio said Stewart defined Professor Charles Xavier "from X-Men to Logan to Avengers: Doomsday" in a post on X on October 29, 2026.
Marvel Studios posted a tribute to Patrick Stewart on X on October 29, 2026, after news of the actor's death at 86, according to comingsoon.net. In the post, the studio said Stewart defined Professor Charles Xavier "from X-Men to Logan to Avengers: Doomsday."
Marvel Studios also offered condolences to Stewart's wife Sunny, his children, friends and fans.
Fans responded with their own tributes, sharing quotes from X-Men: Days of Future Past and references to seeing Stewart in Avengers: Doomsday, which is scheduled for release on December 18, 2026. The official Stan Lee account also posted a tribute, saying Stewart will be greatly missed.
A career beyond the X-Men
Stewart joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1966 and received a knighthood in 2010 for his contributions to drama. He played Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation, which aired from 1987 to 1994.
He played Professor Charles Xavier across multiple X-Men films, including Logan.
Quick answers
How old was Patrick Stewart when he died?
Stewart died at 86, according to comingsoon.net.
When does Avengers: Doomsday come out?
Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for release on December 18, 2026.
What did Marvel Studios say about Patrick Stewart?
Marvel Studios said Stewart defined Professor Charles Xavier from X-Men to Logan to Avengers: Doomsday, and offered condolences to his family and fans.