SIR PATRICK STEWART (1940-2026) Before everything else, Patrick was defined by being born and bred in Yorkshire, the proud county in the north of England which he loved to the end. You could hear it in his accented voice and in the stern honesty with which he told you what he thought and felt. Yorkshiremen have no truck with half-truths or avoidance of big issues. He wore his heart on his sleeve, which made him a man to rely on, to admire and in my case, love. We first met as ambitious young actors with the Royal Shakespeare Company half a century ago but we weren’t in the same productions. My first strong memory was a few years later, meeting him in the street in central London when he told me about an offer to take over a leading part in 'Star Trek'. “But Patrick think of your stage career in the UK. Do you really want to risk—getting lost in Hollywood for years and years?”. Well, he took the risk and thank goodness for us all that he did for not just his devoted Trekkies but film and theatre audiences, who marvelled at his using international celebrity to star in a string of cinema successes ('X-Men' of course) and in great classical plays by Shakespeare, Ibsen, Arthur Miller, Peter Shaffer, Pinter and Beckett at Stratford-upon-Avon, in London’s West End and on Broadway. America was his adopted home, where he met his adored Sunny who has cared for him through sickness and health, through thick and thin. But he never forsook his origins: and the proudest achievement of the most respected and beloved actor of his generation on either side of the Atlantic, was his appointment as Chancellor of Huddersfield University in Yorkshire. His farewell performance in 'Avengers: Doomsday' is yet to be seen. Ian McKellen 29 October 2026 Photo: University of Huddersfield

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It’s so funny that Patrick Stewart loved Othello and wanted to play him so bad that instead of doing blackface he just produced a race reversed version of the play where he played white Othello

Patrick Stewart wanted to play Othello because it was his favorite Shakespeare play, but he didn't want to wear blackface, so he did a production where Othello is the only white character.

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Patrick was one of those icons who we somehow all took for granted would always be with us. I grew up as a fan, and was later gifted the privilege of becoming a colleague and friend, working with him for many years on “American Dad!”, “Family Guy”, and “Ted”. He was that rare actor who could take any bit of dialogue and elevate it, making a good writer sound great, and a great writer sound masterful. He was also as humble as they come. I remember exchanging emails with him a number of years ago when he was beginning day 1 of a new film. He commented to me that he always walked onto a new set feeling like the biggest novice there. My stunned reaction was the same as anyone’s would be. I said, “Patrick, if you feel that way, the rest of us are screwed.” We have lost a legendary actor today, and for many of us, a good friend. He will be deeply missed by the entire planet.

NATHAN FIELDER: Why did the chicken cross the road ELIZABETH HOLMES: Haha NATHAN FIELDER: Do you see why that's funny can you explain the joke ELIZABETH HOLMES: ... BILLY EVANS: Cut the cameras cut the fucking cameras

Patrick Stewart has passed away at 86.

Patrick Stewart has sadly passed away at the age of 86.

Patrick Stewart has sadly passed away at the age of 86.

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this film was such a trip, i had to keep reminding myself that i was watching a documentary on real people & their idiosyncrasy, not paid actors in some psychological thriller

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This is not just my personal movie of the year. I think this is the best movie overall of the year. And up there is one of the greatest documentaries ever made

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Unrelated, but this game is so fucking fire. Did not get the recognition it deserves

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