Sunny Ozell shared her first statement since the news of her husband, Sir Patrick Stewart, was shared with the world. Taking to her social media account, Ozell shared photos of her partner and fondly remembered him and the bond they shared with one another.
Sunny Ozell remembers husband Patrick Stewart after his passing
In her first-ever statement since the veteran actor’s passing, the 47-year-old shared a statement remembering her partner. Ozell posted a black-and-white photo of the two on her Instagram account; she marked two weeks since the ‘X-Men’ star’s passing. She wrote, “The grief continues to come in waves. But I’ve also been experiencing such deep, profound gratitude. We left nothing unsaid. He knew I loved him, and I know he loved me. Patrick and I truly, authentically saw one another, and we amplified each other’s best qualities. We shared nearly two decades together, and we filled those years with so much living.”She continued in her post about how she has been feeling overwhelmed and grateful for the public response to the actor’s demise. She continued, “While I’m not at all surprised that he touched so many, I’m sincerely moved by the outpouring of sadness and loss. Thank you all for your condolences; they mean so, so much to me. My heart had to grow to contain my love for Patrick, and he changed me for the better, forever.”
About Patrick Stewart and Sunny Ozell
The pair met for the first time in 2008 in Brooklyn, New York, at Franny’s restaurant. At the time, Ozell was working as a waitress while Stewart was performing in ‘Macbeth’ at the nearby Brooklyn Academy of Music. It was the ‘Green Room’ actor who shared his number with Ozell, and the two hit it off right away. They ended up tying the knot on September 7, 2013, beside Lake Tahoe in Nevada. Their intimate ceremony was officiated by Sir Ian McKellen, who was one of Stewart’s closest friends and co-starred with him in the ‘X-Men’ franchise.Patrick Stewart passed away at the age of 86 on October 28, 2026, at his home in Los Angeles. He had been battling Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia prior to his passing. While he and Ozell did not have any children together, he did have two kids, Daniel and Sophie, with his first wife, Sheila Falconer.
