SNL airs 1994 clip tribute to Patrick Stewart after his death at 86
Days after the actor's death from Alzheimer's and Lewy body dementia, Saturday Night Live replayed his 1994 hosting stint introducing Salt-N-Pepa.
What to know
- Patrick Stewart died October 28, 2026 at age 86 at his Los Angeles home after a short battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.
- Saturday Night Live marked his death by replaying a clip of his 1994 hosting episode introducing Salt-N-Pepa.
- Marvel Studios and co-stars Hugh Jackman and Famke Janssen also issued tributes, coming ahead of the December release of Stewart's final film, 'Doomsday.'
“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.”
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SNL airs 1994 clip of Stewart hosting with Salt-N-Pepa — Saturday Night Live paid tribute to Stewart by sharing a throwback video of him hosting the show in 1994, where he enthusiastically introduced musical guests Salt-N-Pepa.
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Hugh Jackman and Famke Janssen pay tribute to Stewart — X-Men co-stars Hugh Jackman (Wolverine) and Famke Janssen (Jean Grey) were among the many who publicly paid tribute to Stewart following news of his death.
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Marvel Studios mourns Stewart ahead of 'Doomsday' release — Marvel Studios issued a statement honoring Stewart's 25-plus years playing Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men franchise, timed ahead of his final film 'Doomsday,' due in December.
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Patrick Stewart dies at 86 in Los Angeles — Stewart's representative announced he died at his Los Angeles home after a short battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia, cared for by his wife Sunny Ozell.