Hugh Jackman wrote a heartfelt farewell to his longtime co-star Sir Patrick Stewart, who died on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles. Stewart passed away following "a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia," his family announced.
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"We lost one of the greats of screen and stage today. And, in my book, a tremendous friend and man. I learned so much from him. I will miss you, Patrick Stewart, all of my days."
Jackman, famous for playing Logan/Wolverine in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starred in several feature films alongside Stewart.
Hugh Jackman and Sir Patrick Stewart Were Co-Stars For Over 20 Years
The Hollywood duo's first film together was X-Men (2000), based on the titular comic series.
Stewart and Jackman later starred in six more "X-Men" films together, including the 2017 blockbuster Logan.
In the "X-Men" franchise, Stewart's Charles "Professor X" Xavier was a father figure and mentor to Jackman's Wolverine.
Stewart will make his final appearance as the iconic X-Men founder in Avengers: Doomsday, releasing this winter.
The acclaimed British actor is also known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the "Star Trek" franchise.
On Thursday, his family released a statement confirming his death.
"We announce with great sorrow the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart yesterday at his home in Los Angeles, in the loving care of his beloved wife Sunny, following a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. He has been held in the warm embrace of family and friends, surrounded by live music, prayer, tears, laughter, and the kind of profound emotion that only he could inspire after a lifetime of devotion to us all. We will forever cherish the peaceful ease and reflection on his face, an enduring reminder of his invincible grace."
The statement continued, "His sonorous voice and singular talent will forever be synonymous with indelible performances in every genre. He explored the human condition in all its poetic complexity. [He] brought hope not only to the far reaches of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but into science fiction's most iconic final frontier aboard the Starship Enterprise."
His family added that Stewart will be "remembered for the dignity, compassion and humanity he brought to every role."
