Patrick Stewart dies: Tributes pour in for British acting legend – latest updates

Acclaimed British stage and screen actor also known for X-Men among many roles has died aged 86 at home on WednesdayPatrick Stewart, titan of stage and screen, dies aged 86Actor Bryan Batt, who starred with Stewart in the 90s romantic comedy Jeffrey, said he was heartbroken at the news of his passing.Batt wrote in a tribute on Instagram:He was one of the most talented, kindest, and generous actors I’ve ever had the honor of working with. I was lucky to play his lover in the film of Paul Rudnick’s Jeffrey.I learned it when I was 14. I memorized all the soliloquies just because I thought they were great. And they stuck, so I didn’t have to learn those bits of the play, which is a blessing, because learning lines has now become the one curse of this job. Continue reading...

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