Topic: Patrick Stewart, Star Trek's Picard (1940-2026)
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 57346 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 10-29-2026 03:27 PM
Shakespearean actor Patrick Stewart, who played Jean-Luc Picard, captain of the Starship Enterprise NCC-1701D on "Star Trek: The Next Generation," has died at the age of 86.
We announce with great sorrow the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart yesterday at his home in Los Angeles, in the loving care of his beloved wife Sunny, following a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. He has been held in the warm embrace of family and friends, surrounded by live music, prayer, tears, laughter, and the kind of profound emotion that only he could inspire after a lifetime of devotion to us all. We will forever cherish the peaceful ease and reflection on his face, an enduring reminder of his invincible grace.
In 2015, Stewart narrated the giant screen film "Journey Into Space" about the concepts, hardware and people carrying out the next generation missions to make humanity a spacefaring civilization. In addition to Stewart, "Journey" featured the voices of former and present NASA astronauts, including Chris Ferguson and Serena Aunon.
wickball Member
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posted 10-29-2026 03:28 PM
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SpaceAholic Member
Posts: 5612 From: Sierra Vista, Arizona Registered: Nov 1999
posted 10-29-2026 03:39 PM
Apparently Shatner intends to outlive them all...
dom Member
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posted 10-29-2026 04:04 PM
He was a much finer actor than Star Trek allowed. Check out his old BBC stuff (I, Claudius & Smiley’s People for example) for the real measure of the man. RIP
SpaceAngel Member
Posts: 629 From: Maryland Registered: May 2010
posted 10-29-2026 04:06 PM
Very sad about Patrick Stewart's passing; don't forget he also co-starred in the 1985 sci-fi/horror film "Lifeforce" as Dr. Armstrong.
mode1charlie Member
Posts: 1556 From: Honolulu, HI Registered: Sep 2010
posted 10-29-2026 04:28 PM
Thanks for showing us a man who embodies humanity's best aspirations, Mr. Stewart.
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Headshot Member
Posts: 1510 From: Vancouver, WA, USA Registered: Feb 2012
posted 10-29-2026 04:41 PM
I am devastated, but am grateful that he left so many great performances, lessons, and memories.
OLDIE Member
Posts: 384 From: Portsmouth, England Registered: Sep 2004
posted 10-29-2026 04:44 PM
A sad loss of a fine actor who "MADE IT SO!"
dss65 Member
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posted 10-29-2026 05:44 PM
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issman1 Member
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posted 10-29-2026 05:45 PM
At the height of The Next Generation, in 1991, he was asked to pre-record a special wake up call for the crew of NASA space shuttle mission STS-44.
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posted 10-29-2026 05:46 PM
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posted 10-30-2026 03:14 AM
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posted 10-30-2026 09:54 AM
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Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 57346 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 10-30-2026 10:47 AM
quote:Originally posted by SpaceAholic: Apparently Shatner intends to outlive them all...
William Shatner's response to the news of Stewart's death:
What a heartbreaking week it has been. Sir Patrick Stewart was a friend, a colleague, and a magnificent actor. From the stage to the bridge of the Enterprise, he brought intelligence, grace, and a deep sense of humanity to everything he did. Captain Picard stood for the best of us, and so did the man who played him. I was filled with affection and admiration for him and his work.
My heart goes out to Sunny and his family. He will be deeply missed.
Kite Member
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posted 10-30-2026 12:49 PM
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posted 10-30-2026 03:24 PM
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posted 10-30-2026 06:45 PM
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rjb1elec Member
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posted 11-01-2026 12:50 PM
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Gilbert Member
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posted 10-29-2026 03:27 PM
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