Sir Patrick Stewart is being remembered by co-stars, famous friends, and celeb fans as the world mourns the loss of the iconic actor.
Tributes from celebs like "X-Men" co-star Hugh Jackman, fellow "Star Trek" alum William Shatner, and more are pouring in following the news of his death.
Simu Liu, who will appear alongside Patrick in the upcoming "Avengers: Doomsday" film, called his co-star's passing "devastating."
Patrick Stewart-- the veteran actor best known for his roles in the "Star Trek" and "X-Men" franchises -- is dead.
His social media account announced his death Thursday afternoon ... the post says Patrick died Wednesday in the care of his loving wife, Sunny, after a brief battle with Alzheimer's and Lewy body dementia.
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Patrick's team says he was "held in the warm embrace of friends and family" and "surrounded by live music, prayer, tears, laughter" when he died.
William Shatner is saying goodbye to his fellow 'Star Trek' captain Patrick Stewart ... remembering the late actor as a dear friend and a true legend of stage and screen.
William paid tribute to Patrick in a social media post Thursday, writing ... "What a heartbreaking week it has been. Sir Patrick Stewart was a friend, a colleague, and a magnificent actor."
He continued ... "From the stage to the bridge of the Enterprise, he brought intelligence, grace, and a deep sense of humanity to everything he did."
