One of the most beloved actors of several generations, Patrick Stewart, died this week at the age of 86. Best known for his work as Captain Jean-Luc Picard on various iterations of Star Trek, Stewart was as versatile and talented as actors come.
And so, when a person like that is lost, the world grieves. Fans, colleagues, filmmakers, and more took to social media to express their love and adoration for Stewart, and here are just a few.
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.
What a heartbreaking week it has been. Sir Patrick Stewart was a friend, a colleague, and a magnificent actor. From the stage to the bridge of the Enterprise, he brought intelligence, grace, and a deep sense of humanity to everything he did. Captain Picard stood for the best of…
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) October 29, 2026
Fans across the world mourn the passing of a true and irreplaceable legend. As Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Patrick Stewart took the starship Enterprise to places it had never gone before.
— George Takei (@georgetakei.bsky.social) 2026-10-29T20:08:52.514Z
Oh Captain, my Captain.
This is how I’ll always remember you… pic.twitter.com/SjrERTrZJQ
— Terry Matalas (@TerryMatalas) October 29, 2026
RIP Sir Patrick. What an amazing life he led. As a brilliant and tireless actor from stage to screen to TV and back again, as a great collaborator, gentle soul and friend to everyone.. I miss him already. pic.twitter.com/Z4wX5oyW3w
— Mangold (@mang0ld) October 29, 2026
All of us at Marvel Studios are deeply saddened by the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart. Sir Patrick brought Professor Charles Xavier to life with extraordinary grace, intelligence, and humanity, defining the character for generations of fans, from "X-Men" to "Logan" to "Avengers:… pic.twitter.com/PG5tmB6dlh
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) October 29, 2026
💔 @SirPatStew pic.twitter.com/qDWxQcV3er
— A24 (@A24) October 29, 2026
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— Movies (@Movies) October 29, 2026
Sir Patrick Stewart was the best. I don’t know what else I can say.
— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumail.bsky.social) 2026-10-29T19:54:27.504Z
Sorry not accepting this.
Rest in peace Sir Patrick Stewart. pic.twitter.com/NoQpEusIgx
— TCL Chinese Theatres (@ChineseTheatres) October 29, 2026
Like so many kids my age, I first encountered the brilliant Sir Patrick in Boorman’s Excalibur. His Picard riveted me and he was the perfect Charles Xavier. R.I.P. pic.twitter.com/FDTvgAZ8j5
— robliefeld (@robertliefeld) October 29, 2026
In a week where the Star Trek community has already lost one icon, we now lose one of the greatest stars to not only grace an Enterprise, but also the stage and screen. Whether waxing poetic as Jean Luc, sparring at chess with Magneto or ferociously bringing the words of Shakespeare to life on the boards, he was a man for all seasons with a voice that will go down as one of the greatest we’ve ever had. He has boldly gone on indeed. Here’s to the next undiscovered country. RIP @sirpatstew
— Merriam-Webster (@MerriamWebster) October 29, 2026
Patrick was one of those icons who we somehow all took for granted would always be with us.
I grew up as a fan, and was later gifted the privilege of becoming a colleague and friend, working with him for many years on “American Dad!”, “Family Guy”, and “Ted”. He was that rare… pic.twitter.com/aqHCHjKNrL— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) October 29, 2026
RIP Patrick Stewart. What an actor. I still can’t believe he agreed to do this scene. And he didn’t even mind when I ruined every take. Legend. pic.twitter.com/QazyDScCOU
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) October 29, 2026
Rest in peace to Sir Patrick Stewart — an emperor, a captain, and an inspiration to us all.
Our thoughts are with his loved ones. pic.twitter.com/dDzYWyDpV3
— Bethesda Game Studios (@BethesdaStudios) October 29, 2026
We’ll add more tributes as they come in.
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