Saturday Night Live pays tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart
The actor, who was best known for his roles in Star Trek: The Next Generation and the X-Men films, passed away on Wednesday aged 86 following a battle with Alzheimer's disease.
TL;DR
- Saturday Night Live paid tribute to Patrick Stewart by re-airing a clip from his 1994 hosting stint and adding a memorial title card.
- Stewart, acclaimed for his roles in Star Trek: The Next Generation and X-Men, died at 86 following a battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.
- His family released a statement describing his peaceful passing surrounded by loved ones.
- Stewart expressed in a final interview his unwillingness to officially retire and his continued passion for acting.
- He considered Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation his most significant role.
- His final acting role will be posthumous in Avengers: Doomsday, reprising his role as Charles Xavier.