Patrick Stewart's friend Ian McKellen pays tribute after death at 86
Ian McKellen joined the bevy of stars honoring the late Patrick Stewart when he paid his respects to his beloved friend on Thursday, following the stage and screen star's death the day before at 86.
TL;DR
- Ian McKellen honored his friend Patrick Stewart following his death at 86.
- McKellen recalled their 50-year friendship, starting when they were young actors with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
- McKellen regretted advising Stewart against taking the Star Trek role that led to international stardom.
- Both actors achieved global fame through their roles in the X-Men films.
- McKellen emphasized Stewart's Yorkshire heritage and his role as Chancellor of Huddersfield University.
- They shared a deep bond, acting together in numerous stage productions, including 'Waiting for Godot' and 'No Man's Land'.
- McKellen officiated Stewart's wedding to Sunny Ozell in 2013.
- Stewart's final performance in 'Avengers: Doomsday' is yet to be released.