Anuj Trivedi

27 years ago, he filmed "Professor Xavier" in X-men He began losing his hair at 17, took a bricklaying job to pay for treatments that failed, and was fully bald by 19. Initially turned X-Men down, thinking it was too close to Picard, until Bryan Singer explained the film would explore the rights of people who are different. Only signed on after hearing that Xavier believed in peaceful coexistence and dialogue rather than force. When he asked why Xavier was in a wheelchair, Singer gave a simple answer. He said the comic-book origin (an alien dropping a rock on him) made Stewart prefer the director’s version. Making Logan was deeply emotional for him, a fond farewell to the character he had played for nearly two decades. At the Logan premiere, after Xavier’s death, he noticed Hugh Jackman wiping away a tear and simply took his hand. They held hands until the credits ended. In real life he was Chancellor of the University of Huddersfield (2004–2015) and Professor of Performing Arts. The role helped lure him back to Yorkshire from Hollywood, and he was hands-on, leading graduation processions and giving masterclasses. . . . A lot of people didn't know that Professor was also an actual professor in real-life as well. He was a mastermind that impacted students both in X-men and in England . . . He would be greatly missed. 🕊️🩶 Rest in perfect peace . . ✍️ Vincent the Therapist