Patrick Stewart Dies: Marvel, Kevin Feige Praise ‘X-Men’ Icon For Bringing ‘Charles Xavier to Life With Grace, Intelligence and Humanity’
Patrick Stewart has died aged 86, prompting tributes from Marvel Studios and its president, Kevin Feige, for his portrayal of Professor Charles Xavier. Feige recalled Stewart’s warmth, humour and generosity, while Marvel praised the “grace, intelligence, and humanity” he brought to the role.
Stewart played Professor X in nine films, beginning with 2000’s *X-Men* and including *Logan* and *Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness*. He is due to appear in *Avengers: Doomsday*, scheduled for release on 18 December; the article says it will be his final on-screen appearance. Marvel also expressed condolences to his wife, children, friends and fans.
In short
- Patrick Stewart has died aged 86.
- Marvel and Kevin Feige praised his Professor X portrayal.
- His final on-screen appearance is expected in *Avengers: Doomsday*.
Explained simply
Patrick Stewart was a British actor whose career spanned theatre, television and film. He became widely known to film audiences as Professor Charles Xavier, also called Professor X, a character from Marvel’s X-Men stories.
Xavier leads the X-Men, a group of people born with extraordinary abilities who face prejudice and fear because they are different. In the films, he is often a teacher and mentor who tries to help mutants and humans live alongside one another. Stewart’s portrayal helped bring the character to audiences across several generations of X-Men films.
Marvel Studios is the company behind many films based on Marvel characters, and Kevin Feige is its president. Tributes from the studio and Feige reflect Stewart’s lasting connection with the role and the wider Marvel film series.
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