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William Shatner pays tribute to ‘Star Trek’ co-star Patrick Stewart: He ‘stood for the best of us’

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William Shatner paid tribute to his "Star Trek" co-star Patrick Stewart on Instagram following Stewart's death from Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. In his post, Shatner, aged 95, praised Stewart as a friend, colleague, and actor who brought intelligence, grace, and humanity to all his roles. He highlighted how both Captain Picard and the man who played him embodied the best qualities of people. Shatner expressed his affection for Stewart and condolences to his family.

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Sir Patrick Stewart, renowned for his iconic roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" franchise, died at 86 on October 27, 2026, in Los Angeles. His passing followed a brief struggle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. The news was shared by Stewart’s official social media accounts, confirming that he was surrounded by family and friends, including his wife Sunny, at the time of his death. Stewart’s legacy is celebrated not only for his contributions to science fiction but also his acclaimed stage performances in roles such as Macbeth and Claudius, earning him widespread respect and admiration within the British acting community.

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William Shatner is honoring his “Star Trek” franchise co-star Patrick Stewart in the wake of his death. asserted

Shatner → honor → death

“What a heartbreaking week it has been,” he began in his Instagram tribute Thursday. asserted

he → begin → tribute

From the stage to the bridge of the Enterprise, he brought intelligence, grace, and a deep sense of humanity to everything he did.” asserted

he → bring → everything

“Captain Picard stood for the best of us, and so did the man who played him,” Shatner, 95, continued. asserted

Shatner → stand → him

“I was filled with affection and admiration for him and his work.” asserted

I → fill → him

He ended his post by saying, “My heart goes out to Sunny and his family. asserted

heart → end → Sunny

He will be deeply missed.” asserted

He → miss → ?

Stewart’s family announced Thursday via a statement shared to his official Instagram page that he’d died Wednesday “following a brief and poignant journey” with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. asserted

he → announce → disease

Shatner starred on the original “Star Trek” series, which aired for three seasons from 1966 to 1969, as Captain James T. Kirk, leader of the starship Enterprise. asserted

which → star → Enterprise

He reprised his role in the animated series and the first seven feature films. asserted

He → reprise → series

Stewart, meanwhile, played Captain Jean-Luc Picard on “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” which aired for seven seasons from 1987 to 1994. asserted

which → play → 1994

He also played the role in four feature films and recently brought the character back for “Star Trek: Picard,” which ran for three seasons between 2020 and 2023. asserted

which → play → 2020

The actors crossed paths as their “Star Trek” characters in the 1994 film “Star Trek: Generations.” This is a developing story… asserted

This → cross → film

William Shatner pays tribute to ‘Star Trek’ co-star Patrick Stewart: He ‘stood for the best of us’

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