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Patrick Stewart dies at 86; tributes pour in
Ian McKellen, his close friend, wrote that Stewart was defined by his Yorkshire roots; his last completed film is Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday, due December eighteenth.
On air: Hank Ledger, Kenji Moonfield and Dale Bearman on BBN OriginalsPublished
At a glance
- First reported by New York Post: “Ian McKellen speaks out on his ‘love’ for Patrick Stewart in heartbreaking tribute to longtime pal”, with reporting from ABC News, CBS News, Variety, TV Insider and E! Online.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 9:30 PM ET on BBN Originals, by Hank Ledger, Kenji Moonfield and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Patrick Stewart.
- BBN covered this story before: King Charles in Guyana; Patrick Stewart dies at 86; Alaska probe (October 29).
The real story
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- New York PostIan McKellen speaks out on his ‘love’ for Patrick Stewart in heartbreaking tribute to longtime pal
- ABC NewsWATCH: Remembering Patrick Stewart in his own words
- CBS NewsWalking through Patrick Stewart's career, from celebrated thespian to "Star Trek" icon
- VarietyIan McKellen Pays Tribute to Close Friend Patrick Stewart: ‘He Wore His Heart on His Sleeve’
- TV InsiderPatrick Stewart Tributes: Marvel, 'Star Trek,' Hugh Jackman, William Shatner, Jonathan Frakes & More October 29, 2026 · facts used on air
- E! OnlineWilliam Shatner, George Takei and More Stars Pay Tribute to Patrick Stewart After Death October 29, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSir Patrick Stewart has died at eighty-six, and tributes are pouring in.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIan McKellen, his close friend, wrote that Stewart was defined by being born and bred in Yorkshire, the county he loved.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorHis last completed film, Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday, opens in theaters on December eighteenth, and George Takei wrote, "Our hearts are heavy, indeed."
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentIn other news, Savannah Chrisley married Jason Galanis in the Cayman Islands on July fourteenth, and the first she told us was two days ago.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThree months of a secret, which in my world is a record.
The story so far
- Patrick Stewart, known as Picard and Professor X, dies at 86 · NBC News
- Hollywood pays tribute to Patrick Stewart, dead at 86 · New York Post
- King Charles in Guyana; Patrick Stewart dies at 86; Alaska probe · Business Insider Africa
- Patrick Stewart dies at 86; tributes pour in (this story)
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