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Patrick Stewart, Star Trek's Captain Picard, dies at 86

The actor, known for Jean-Luc Picard and Professor X, died after a brief illness with Alzheimer's and Lewy body dementia; tributes poured in from castmates and fans.

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What to know

  • Patrick Stewart, known for Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Professor X, died at 86 after a brief battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.
  • The news was announced by his representative via his own social media accounts.
  • Castmates including LeVar Burton, Jonathan Frakes and George Takei, plus fans across Star Trek and X-Men fandoms, shared tributes.
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Fans and fellow actors are expressing grief and paying tribute to Stewart's life and career.

  • “Rest in the heavens, Sir Patrick 💔”

    georgetakei.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗

Patrick Stewart Actor (deceased)Ian McKellenIan McKellen Fellow actor and longtime friend/collaboratorLeVar BurtonLeVar Burton Star Trek: TNG and Picard castmateJonathan Frakes Star Trek: TNG and Picard castmate (played Riker)George TakeiGeorge Takei Star Trek actor

Patrick Stewart, Star Trek's Captain Picard, dies at 86
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    George Takei amplifies tributes coverage

    Fellow Star Trek actor George Takei shared the tributes article on Bluesky, adding to the wave of public mourning.

    “Rest in the heavens, Sir Patrick 💔…”
    — georgetakei.bsky.social
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    More fans continue posting tributes

    Additional short tribute posts kept appearing online the following morning.

    “Rest In Peace, Patrick.......⭐️🛸…”
    — kackbro.bsky.social
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    Fans post first tributes online

    Within hours of the announcement, fans began posting short memorial messages on social media.

    “💔 Rest in peace, Sir Patrick.”
    — ultrakillblast.bsky.social
  4. background

    Co-stars and friends share tributes — Castmates including LeVar Burton, Jonathan Frakes, Wilson Cruz, Gina Yashere, William Shatner, George Takei and Ian McKellen, along with Seth MacFarlane, Paul Hauser, the Human Rights Campaign and animal rescue groups, shared memories and condolences.

  5. background

    Patrick Stewart's death announced at age 86 — Stewart's representative posted an announcement on his social media accounts stating he died after a "brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia."

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