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‘SNL’ honors Patrick Stewart with emotional tribute days after his death at 86

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New York Post · collected 2026-11-01 · by Vanessa Serna

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“Saturday Night Live” paid tribute to Patrick Stewart with a nostalgic video showing his 1994 hosting appearance, introducing Salt-N-Pepa as musical guests. The show highlighted Stewart’s enduring impact on fans and colleagues alike, noting that he died at 86 after being diagnosed with Lewy body dementia. Marvel Studios and fellow “X-Men” cast members Hugh Jackman and Famke Janssen expressed their grief over the loss of a beloved figure in superhero storytelling.
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The comedy show "Saturday Night Live" paid an emotional tribute to Patrick Stewart days after he died at the age of 86. The actor, best known for his role as Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men franchise, was celebrated with a throwback video from when he hosted the show in 1994. His wife, Sunny Ozell, cared for him during his final days, which were marked by Lewy body dementia, the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer's disease. Marvel Studios expressed their deep sorrow over Stewart's passing and noted that they are heartbroken to lose such a legendary figure ahead of the release of his last film, "Doomsday," scheduled for December.

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🔮 “Maybe you could deliver that bread to hungry people???”
🔮 According to the outlet, the duo was set to undergo one last screen test at the end of the month before the final decision was made.
🔮 Mayo Clinic defines Lewy body dementia as “the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease,” which “causes a decline in mental abilities that gradually gets worse over time.”
🔮 Cohen has previously stated he wasn’t hiding his relationship, explaining he and Sobieski would go out around the Big Apple together, but no one seemed to care until recently.
🔮 The “Today” show host took to Instagram Sunday to share an old childhood drawing of an umbrella on a rainy day that read, “I know it might not seem like it, but I really need my mommy.”
🔮 The actor passed away following a brief battle with Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia at his Los Angeles home on Wednesday, according to an Instagram statement. “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,” the statement read.
🔮 “I trusted that the authorities were doing the same for other families,” she continued, adding that “the breadth of what has now been uncovered is more sickening than one could ever imagine.”
🔮 Miller told People in May that she was “dunzo” with Batula, stating that she would never portray her “worst enemy” in the same way.
🔮 Bethenny Frankel brutally called out Andy Cohen after he gave a shady response when asked if he would have the businesswoman return to the “Real Housewives.”
🔮 At the time, her rep told Page Six that she was “doing fine” and would be “discharged from the hospital shortly.”
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Stewart PERSON · 4× Charles Xavier PERSON · 2× Marvel Studios ORG · 2× Patrick Stewart PERSON · 2× English NORP · 1× Mayo Clinic ORG · 1× Page Six Daily ORG · 1× Professor X PERSON · 1× Salt-N-Pepa ORG · 1× Sunny Ozell PERSON · 1×

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“Marvel Studios is heartbroken to learn of the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart, the legendary English actor who brought Professor Charles Xavier to life,” the statement read, referring to the actor’s role as Professor Charles Xavier in “X-Men” and the superhero franchise.
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🔮 Mayo Clinic defines Lewy body dementia as “the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease,” which “causes a decline in mental abilities that gradually gets worse over time.”

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“Saturday Night Live” honored Patrick Stewart with an emotional tribute days after he died at the age of 86. asserted
he → honor → 86
The comedy show shared a throwback video of the late “Star Trek” star hosting the show back in 1994 and enthusiastically introducing musical guests Salt-N-Pepa. asserted
star → share → Salt
A refurfaced promo photo from the actor’s gig then popped up on the screen. asserted
photo → refurface → screen
Mayo Clinic defines Lewy body dementia as “the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease,” which “causes a decline in mental abilities that gradually gets worse over time.” asserted
that → define → time
The “Logan” star was being cared for by his wife, Sunny Ozell, 47, when he died. asserted
he → care → wife
“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,” his rep said. uncertain
rep → hold → us
“We will forever cherish the peaceful ease and reflection on his face, an enduring reminder of his invincible grace.” asserted
We → cherish → grace
Marvel Studios also mourned Stewart ahead of the release of his last film, “Doomsday,” this upcoming December. asserted
Studios → mourn → film
“Marvel Studios is heartbroken to learn of the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart, the legendary English actor who brought Professor Charles Xavier to life,” the statement read, referring to the actor’s role as Professor Charles Xavier in “X-Men” and the superhero franchise. asserted
statement → heartbroken → Men
“For more than 25 years, he brought a gravitas and profundity to the role, earning fans across the globe and helping to transform Super Hero storytelling forever.” asserted
he → bring → storytelling
The network also highlighted the many movies Stewart starred in as Professor X since the first “X-Men” was released in 2000. asserted
X → highlight → 2000
Hugh Jackman and Famke Janssen, who portrayed Wolverine and Jean Grey, respectively, in the “X-Men” franchise, were also among the many who paid tribute. asserted
who → portray → tribute
In a final interview, Stewart declared that he would “never” retire during an interview with TV Insider in July. asserted
he → declare → July
“As any actor my age will tell you, there are fewer and fewer available roles as we get older,” he said. asserted
he → tell → you
“I still continue to receive interesting offers and I love being challenged by new work,” Stewart said. asserted
Stewart → continue → work
“I can’t imagine ever officially ‘retiring.’ asserted
I → imagine → ?
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