“What we leave behind is not as important how we lived.” Remembering Sir Patrick Stewart. 1940-2026.
A massive part of the Star Trek Universe and one of it's most distinguished stars, Sir Patrick Stewart was the definitive captain for several generations of Star Trek fans. The acclaimed British actor has died at the age of 86 at his home in Los Angeles following a period of illness involving Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. Introduced to the world of Star Trek in 1987, Stewart took on the tough challenge of leading a new cast and new era of what had become a cult classic show in it's Next Generation sequel. Bringing a very different captain to the forefront, Jean Luc Picard was thoughtful, guarded and guided by a quiet principle. Using the talents gained through his stage career, particularly his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Stewart spent seven years defining what it was to be […]
