Ian McKellen led an emotional musical tribute to the late Patrick Stewart at a London gala, reviving the pair’s special Waiting for Godot tradition. Stewart died in Los Angeles at 86 after battling Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
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Fans of McKellen and Stewart see the tribute as a heartfelt farewell honoring their shared theatrical history.
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- Ian McKellen leads emotional musical tribute for late Patrick Stewart at London gala, revives their special Waiting for Godot traditionhindustantimes.comprimary(opens in a new tab)
- Ian McKellen pays emotional tribute to Patrick Stewart at a gala in London - Watchtimesofindia.indiatimes.com(opens in a new tab)
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