star trek
“Sir Patrick Stewart was a friend, a colleague, and a magnificent actor. From the stage to the bridge of the Enterprise, he brought intelligence, grace, and a deep sense of humanity to everything he did.”
He sent his condolences to Stewart’s wife Sunny and the family, and said he would be deeply missed.
“Rest in peace my friend.”
“There is no one on this planet that I have acted with or directed more often than my late great friend Patrick Stewart. He will be with me forever.”
“He was family… I am lucky to have known and loved so many of the facets of a soul so rich in talent and generous of heart. Of all the Dames and Knights I’ve known he was deep down the silliest.”
“Godspeed, Captain.”
“Great memories, unforgettable man. Rest in Peace.”
“Try as I might, my words don’t suffice. I am so blessed to have worked with one of the greatest as he purred my name, ‘Tasha’ with such grace.”
“As Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Patrick Stewart took the starship Enterprise to places it had never gone before, and he inspired a whole next generation of star-gazers who looked longingly ahead to a brighter future for all humanity.”
“Ouch. This hurts. Rest well, Patrick.”
“Safe Journey Dear Friend.”
A photo tribute remembering their work together. Fans in the comments thanked her for sharing memories of his dignity, intelligence and humanity.
“Thank you Patrick.”
“A voice. A presence. A captain unlike any other… Thank you, Sir Patrick.”
x-men and marvel
“He wore his heart on his sleeve, which made him a man to rely on, to admire and in my case, love.”
“We lost one of the greats of stage and screen 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.”
“He was such a kind, genuine, funny, unique, caring and charming man… Every single day spent working by his side was an honour and a privilege… I will always think of him as a pivotal part of how I view the world around me.”
“We’ve lost a very special man. Kind and generous, with extraordinary talent and a wicked sense of humor, it was impossible not to feel charmed, enlightened and downright joyous in his presence. I’m grateful to have spent the time I did with you, Patrick.”
“I feel so grateful to have known him for the last 25 years… both as a fellow mutant and as a fellow member of Starfleet.”
“What a gift to have been your friend. Rest in peace, dear Patrick.”
“Patrick was a legend. One of the greats… You will be missed, Patrick, but never forgotten.”
“Rest in peace, sweet friend!”
“Sending love to Patrick and all of his fans and family. He was just terrific.”
He also called Stewart’s guest role on Frasier one of the show’s greatest guest performances.
“Stepping into a role he made iconic was never about replacing him; it was about honoring the legacy he built. I will forever be grateful for the path he paved, both on screen and beyond it. There will never be another Patrick Stewart.”
“He was so kind to me on the X-MEN set… A true gentleman. A wellspring of effortless charisma. A galaxy-spanning talent. Thank you for the memories, Professor.”
“He was brilliant, charming, warm, generous, with a quiet strength and gravitas.”
He added that Stewart’s legacy lives on in the people he mentored.
“A singular talent, a generous collaborator, and a true gentleman.”
The statement honoured his grace, intelligence and humanity.
“We’ve been lucky enough to work with some of our childhood heroes. And Sir Patrick Stewart will always be one of them… Thank you for entertaining all of us, sir. And for teaching us humanity, both on and off the screen.”
friends and collaborators
“RIP Patrick Stewart. What an actor. I still can’t believe he agreed to do this scene. And he didn’t even mind when I ruined every take. Legend.”
Called him an icon “we somehow all took for granted would always be with us”, and thanked him for lifting every line he was given, for his humility, and for years of working together.
“My friend, we shared some memorable times… I already miss you. You will always be my Gurney Halleck and I, your young pup.”
“Sesame Workshop mourns the loss of Sir Patrick Stewart. Thank you for being our friend and for sharing your brilliance, joy, and kindness with the world.”
fans
“Thank you captain for everything.”
“Thank you for all the stories Captain.”
“He was my captain and my hero from age 10.”
Other fans thanked him for the Shakespeare sonnets he read online during the pandemic, for what Picard showed them about leading with compassion, and for evenings watching The Next Generation with their families.
News roundups also name Whoopi Goldberg, Marina Sirtis and Malcolm McDowell among those who paid tribute. I couldn't find their exact words, so they aren't quoted here.