RIP Patrick Stewart

[Lucky]

Patrick Stewart, the star of Star Trek: The Next Generation, died yesterday at his home in Los Angeles following a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. He was 86.

Patrick Stewart Dies: ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ Actor Was 86

Patrick Stewart, the star of Star Trek: The Next Generation, died yesterday at his home in Los Angeles following a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. He was 86. THIS STORY IS DEVELOPING, full obituary forthcoming…

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[Yistaan]

I did notice how frail he seemed in Dr. Strange but I didn't know his health had deteriorated so badly. He defined Trek for an entire era and also brought that gravitas to X-Men, not to mention his countless theater roles. The acting world just won't be the same without him.

 

[tomalak301]

This is a shock. RIP Sir Patrick Stewart. And it's the same week Walter Koenig passed away.

 

[UssGlenn]

lets hope the rule of 3 isn't just doing Trek this time.

 

[John Clark]

RIP

 

[marillion]

NO!!! I was devastated when Walter died earlier this week, but now I'm at a complete and total loss. My love for him goes way beyond Trek. So many things. He elevated everything he was in.
Damn... I'm crying irl.

RIP

 

[The Caretaker]

Genuinely saddened by this and I am never usually affected by celebrity passings. Thank you Patrick for all the hours of entertainment you provided us over the decades. R.I.P.

 

[Verteron]

O Captain! my Captain,

Our fearful trip is done.

The ship has weather’d every rack, the prize we sought is won.

 

[hansolo1001]

Heartbreaking news. He was such an inspiring figure.

Rest in peace, Captain !

 

[Commander K]

Good luck on your next voyage Captain...

 

[publiusr]

At ten years of age, I had an interest in Roman history.

I first saw Patrick as Sejanus on PBS 50 years ago...in I, CLAUDIUS. The year was 1976.

Caligula met his end poorly.....but when the guards came for Sejanus--he met his end with dignity...and a smile.

That scene stuck with me....my first impression of a man later to command a Starship on television, was that of an individual accepting his fate.

The 44 minute mark here:

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That was aired on November 1st, 1976....nearly a full half century ago.

Kirk, Spock and McCoy were the three faces of Man.

Picard was the whole package...truly the man of all seasons.

 

[Ronald Held]

RIP.

 

[DarrenTR1970]

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[Dar70]

Oh man this one hurts real bad. Both him and Walter in the same week is gut wrenching for a Trek fan. I'm done....

 

[Dee1891]

I am in complete shock. First Walter Koenig and now Patrick Stewart! Good grief.

R.I.P. Mr. Stewart.

 

[flandry84]

Just logged in and this….

RIP Captain.
Dignity and class in one package.

 

[E-DUB]

I'm broken.

 

[Lord Garth]

RIP.

 

[Crewman6]

Oh, what a gut punch. Literally my childhood hero. What a towering talent. I know I'll be watching Patrick Stewart's work for the rest of my life.

Godspeed, Captain.

 

[Romulan_spy]

I am genuinely in shock and heart-broken. I did not think his death would happen so soon. I started my Trek journey with TNG. Picard was MY captain! Set course for the last frontier my captain, Engage!