Patrick Stewart‘s final movie role will be in the upcoming “Avengers: Doomsday,” which marks his ninth time playing the “X-Men” character Charles Xavier on the big screen. Marvel Studios confirmed the news in their tribute to the late actor, who died at 86 years old after a brief battle with Alzheimer’s and Lewy Body Dementia. I learned so much from him.
I will miss you, Patrick Stewart, all of my days.” In one of Stewart’s now-final interviews published by TV Insider in July, the actor spoke about his decision to return as Charles Xavier in “Avengers: Doomsday” and told fans that he would never “retire” from acting. That being said, I still continue to receive interesting offers and I love being challenged by new work,” Stewart said at the time. I’ll always and forever be an actor.” Marvel Studios put out its own statement mourning the loss of Stewart by saying the company is “deeply saddened” by his passing, adding: “Sir Patrick brought Professor Charles Xavier to life with extraordinary grace, intelligence, and humanity, defining the character for generations of fans, from ‘X- Men’ to ‘Logan’ to ‘Avengers: Doomsday.’ He was a singular talent, a generous collaborator, and a true gentleman.” “We’ve been lucky enough to work with some of our childhood heroes.
And Sir Patrick Stewart will always be one of them,” added “Avengers: Doomsday” directors Joe and Anthony Russo in their own statement. Thank you for entertaining all of us, sir. And for teaching us humanity, both on and off the screen.” “Avengers: Doomsday” opens in theaters Dec. 18 from Disney and Marvel Studios.
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