Hollywood Pays Tribute To Star Trek And X-Men Actor Patrick Stewart After His Death

Star Trek and X-Men icon Sir Patrick Stewart's death at 86 has quite understandably sent Hollywood reeling. The acting giant passed on October 28, leaving behind a massive legacy that many of his co-stars and colleagues have made sure to recognize. Watch Looper's video above to see just how Hollywood has reacted to Stewart's death. 

Between Stewart's best sci-fi roles, his underrated movies that everyone should watch at least once, and everything in between, the actor made a monumental impact on fans and the people he worked with alike. Because of this, homages and heartbroken reactions from his peers, coworkers, and industry friends have been pouring in.

One of the most heartfelt tributes came from Stewart's frequent stage and screen co-star and real-life friend, Sir Ian McKellen. "He wore his heart on his sleeve, which made him a man to rely on, to admire and in my case, love," McKellen wrote in his lengthy message on X.

Sir Ian McKellen is, of course, just one of the many great Hollywood notables who have reacted to Sir Patrick Stewart's passing in statements and on social media. From Kyle MacLachlan, who starred with Stewart in David Lynch's 1984 adaptation of "Dune," to Macon Blair, the late acting titan's co-star in the 2015 horror thriller "Green Room," tributes have kept coming from all directions. 

Stewart's sizable Star Trek family have expressed their shock and sadness over his passing mere days after "Star Trek: The Original Series" star Walter Koenig's death, while Stewart's X-Men and Marvel Cinematic Universe colleagues and connections — from Marvel CCO Kevin Feige and "Logan" director James Mangold to co-stars Hugh Jackman and fellow Professor X actor James McAvoy — have also shared messages about their late, admired colleague. To find out what all these people and others have had to say about Stewart's death, be sure to watch Looper's video above.