Sir Patrick Stewart, the actor who brought Captain Picard and Professor X to life, died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles at 86. His spokesperson said he had a brief journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, and his family shared that he was surrounded by loved ones, live music and prayer in his final days.
Tributes poured in fast from his former costars. Hugh Jackman called him“one of the greats of stage and screen”and“a tremendous friend,”while William Shatner praised his intelligence and grace as Captain Picard. Ian McKellen and Kyle MacLachlan also shared memories of their time with him.
Beyond Star Trek and the X-Men films, Stewart was one of the most celebrated Shakespearean actors of his generation, and his openness about his later-life health struggles earned him even more respect. Captain Picard stood for the best of us, and so did the man who played him. What’s your favorite Patrick Stewart performance? Tell us in the comments.
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