'SNL' honors Patrick Stewart with emotional tribute days after his death at 86
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Key Points:
- "Saturday Night Live" paid tribute to Patrick Stewart by sharing a throwback video of his 1994 hosting appearance, shortly after his death at age 86.
- Stewart passed away at his Los Angeles home following a brief battle with Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy body dementia, with his wife Sunny Ozell by his side.
- Marvel Studios honored Stewart, highlighting his iconic role as Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" franchise and expressing sorrow ahead of his final film, "Doomsday," set for December release.
- Co-stars Hugh Jackman and Famke Janssen also paid tribute to Stewart, celebrating his profound impact on superhero storytelling and acting.
- In a July interview, Stewart expressed his passion for acting and stated he would never officially retire despite the challenges of aging in the industry.
