On October 29, Hugh Jackman paid tribute to Patrick Stewart after his death at 86. Earlier in the day, the X-Men star’s death was announced via his social media account. Patrick died at his home in LA with his wife Sunny around him. The actor passed away following his battle with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.The statement released by Patrick’s family read:“We announce with great sorrow the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart yesterday at his home in Los Angeles, in the loving care of his beloved wife Sunny, following a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. He has been held in the warm embrace of family and friends, surrounded by live music, prayer, tears, laughter, and the kind of profound emotion that only he could inspire after a lifetime of devotion to us all. We will forever cherish the peaceful ease and reflection on his face, an enduring reminder of his invincible grace.”Following this, Hugh Jackman remembered the veteran actor and shared a post on his social media handles. The actor shared photos with Patrick and called him a “friend.” Jackman wrote:“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.”Hugh and Patrick shared screen time in multiple movies of the X-Men franchise. Stewart portrayed Professor X, while Jackman starred as Wolverine in the movies.Marvel Studios honored Patrick Stewart after his deathMarvel Studios also remembered the late actor. They praised the actor as a “singular talent” and a “generous collaborator.” The post read:“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: Doomsday." He was a singular talent, a generous collaborator, and a true gentleman.”Many other prominent figures also paid tribute, including Chris Pratt, William Shatner, Rebecca Romijn, Seth MacFarlane, Ricky Gervais, and more.The upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe movie Avengers: Doomsday will be Patrick's final project. It is set for release globally on December 18, 2026.