Lea Thompson thanks 'kind' Sir Patrick Stewart for giving her a chance
Back To The Future legend Lea Thompson was behind the camera as a director for two episodes of Star Trek: Picard.
Lea Thompson is grateful to Sir Patrick Stewart for being "kind enough" to give her a chance as a director.
The Back To The Future star, who played Lorraine Baines-McFly in the iconic sci-fi trilogy, directed two episodes of Star Trek: Picard in 2022, and she worked with the late actor as he played a retired version of Jean-Luc Picard.
She wrote on Instagram: “This astonishing actor was kind enough to take a chance on me as a director.
"Always hardworking intelligent and so very good you could play the whole scene on him. @sirpatstew Patrick Stuart was indeed a Sir. To sir with love. #rip you were one of a kind. (sic)"
The Russo Brothers, Anthony and Joe, have joined those paying tribute to the late actor, who has died aged 86 after a brief battle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
The Avengers: Doomsday directors wrote: "We’ve been lucky enough to work with some of our childhood heroes. And Sir Patrick Stewart will always be one of them.
"A legendary actor with an unmistakeable presence, and an unmatched integrity. Thank you for entertaining all of us, sir. And for teaching us humanity, both on and off the screen.
"Sending our love to your family, friends, and fans around the world.”
Avengers: Doomsday will be Sir Patrick's final on-screen appearance.
Kumail Nanjiani described Sir Patrick as "the best", while Mike Myers has described him as "an incredible talent and a true gentleman".
And Malcolm McDowell wrote: “I’ve known Patrick since we were both members of the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1965.
"He was always a massive talent but had to come to the United States to make his talent appreciated by a larger audience.
"He was wonderful as Picard, which always slightly amused him. But it also granted him the freedom to do work that he wanted to do. Most memorably would be his Macbeth.
"He will be missed by all his colleagues and fans around the world. It was a pleasure to have known and worked with him.”
Sir Patrick's family confirmed his death, noting that he passed away this week at his home in Los Angeles.
The statement on Thursday (29.10.26) read: "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, prayers, tears, laughter and the kind of profound emotion that only he could inspire after a lifetime of devotion to all of us.
"We will forever cherish the peaceful ease and reflection on his face, an enduring reminder of his invincible grace."
