Hugh Jackman and colleagues pay tribute to Patrick Stewart

Hugh Jackman and other colleagues paid tribute to Patrick Stewart after his family announced that the actor had died at 86, recalling his performances and the relationships they shared with him. Jackman, who appeared with Stewart in the X-Men films, wrote on Instagram that Stewart was one of the greats of stage and screen, as well as a tremendous friend. He said he had learned from Stewart and would miss him, accompanying the message with photographs of the two actors together. Stewart’s family said in an Instagram announcement that he died Wednesday following a brief journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. His spokesman Kelly Bush Novak said he died at his home in Los Angeles. Marvel Studios mourned Stewart in a statement, saying he brought Professor Charles Xavier to life with grace, intelligence and humanity. The studio described him as a singular talent and generous collaborator. Stewart first played the telepathic leader of the X-Men in the 2000 film and returned to the role in later installments, including Logan. Kevin Feige, Marvel Studios’ president, recalled meeting Stewart on the set of the first X-Men movie. Feige said Stewart was warm, generous and...