Ian McKellen reads out Shakespeare’s Sonnet 81 for Patrick Stewart’s 80th birthday

To mark Stewart’s 80^th birthday, McKellen took over the poetry reading session on Monday and read out Shakespeare’s Sonnet 81.

Sharing the video on Twitter, Stewart wrote,” Sunny and my team took over for my birthday and arranged this gift for today’s reading: Sonnet 81 by @IanMcKellen. Thank you, dear Ian. #ASonnetADay”.

“A very happy birthday dear Patrick. Lots of love, Ian,” said McKellen, while concluding the reading session.

Watch the video here:

Many wished Stewart a happy birthday in the comments, while others praised McKellen for the sweet gesture. Take a look at some of the reactions here:

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Stewart began the poetry reading sessions in March after lockdowns were announced in multiple nations to slow the spread of Covid-19 pandemic. The celebrated stage, television and film actor has so far read 80 of Shakespeare’s sonnets and has said he intends to read all 154.

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