Singer Sunny Ozell has spoken publicly for the first time about the death of her husband, British actor Patrick Stewart, who passed away on October 28, 2026, at the age of 86. Two weeks after the loss, the widow posted a black-and-white photo with her husband on Instagram, writing that grief still "comes in waves," and that she feels "a deep, very deep appreciation" for the years they spent together. According to Ozell, "nothing remained unsaid" between them: "He knew I loved him, and I know he loved me. Patrick and I saw the best in each other."
"Nearly two decades" of life together
In her post, Ozell reflected on the nearly 20 years she spent with Stewart and thanked those who responded to the news of his death. "We spent nearly two decades together, and there was so much life in those years," the singer wrote, noting that she was "stunned by the response from people" and was "not at all surprised" that the actor "touched so many hearts." She said she was genuinely moved by the outpouring of condolences: "They have very, very, very much [affirmed] my love for Patrick. He changed me for the better forever."
How they met: from Macbeth to a Brooklyn pizzeria
The couple's love story began in 2008 in New York. At the time, Stewart was starring in a Broadway production of Macbeth, and Ozell was working as a waitress at a pizzeria in Brooklyn, where the actor came in for dinner. As Stewart later recalled in an interview with People magazine, they struck up a conversation about the play, and he left her his phone number. After meeting backstage, the couple went on their first date—beginning a romance that would turn into a long-term relationship.
A wedding officiated by Ian McKellen
The couple officially tied the knot in 2013. The wedding ceremony was officiated by Ian McKellen, Stewart's longtime friend and co-star from the X-Men film series, where both played prominent roles. This choice of officiant symbolically reflected the actors' close professional and personal bond.
Saying goodbye to a Star Trek and X-Men legend
Patrick Stewart passed away on October 28, 2026, at his home in Los Angeles. The following day, his representative stated that the actor had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia, and that he was being cared for by his wife. Stewart became known to global audiences for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the Star Trek franchise and Professor X in the X-Men films. In 2010, Queen Elizabeth II knighted him for his contributions to drama. His widow emphasizes that during the years of his illness and care, she was by his side until the end, and these are the years she describes as being "full of life."
