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Patrick Stewart played Star Trek like it was ‘Henry IV’

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When he died last week, Patrick Stewart left behind a legacy of astonishing variety and impact.

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6 articles, oldest first.

  1. Variety

    ‘Star Trek’ Star Gates McFadden Pays Tribute to Patrick Stewart: His Portrayal of Jean-Luc Picard Gave People Hope Around the World (opens Variety)

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    On Oct. 28, Patrick Stewart died in his wife’s arms. How perfect, I thought. That is how Patrick would have wanted to die: in the arms of his beloved Sunny Ozell. Quite a beautiful, peaceful way to die. Other than his wife, Patrick loved the theater more than anything.

  2. Jacobin

    Captain Picard Was a Socialist, and So Was Patrick Stewart (opens Jacobin)

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    Patrick Stewart, who died last week at the age of 86, was a committed socialist from the start. That conviction ran through his greatest role: Jean-Luc Picard, a leader who used reason and compassion rather than force.

  3. Inverse

    Why Patrick Stewart's Jean-Luc Picard Felt Like A Real Person (opens Inverse)

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    Was Picard the best Star Trek character? Here's why the loss of Patrick Stewart hit so hard

  4. The Guardian

    ‘He lent me his RSC Oberon cape for my school play’: Patrick Stewart remembered by readers (opens The Guardian)

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    From coaching youth community theatre to supporting Huddersfield football club and delighting sci-fi fans at graduation ceremonies, the actor is fondly remembered Patrick Stewart – a life in pictures On Star Trek, Patrick Stewart could make anyone feel hopeful for humanity Patrick Stewart brought gr…

  5. NPR

    Remembering 'Star Trek' actor Patrick Stewart (opens NPR)

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    Stewart, who died Oct. 28, performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company before becoming famous as Star Trek's Picard. Critic David Bianculli has a tribute, and we listen back to a 2020 interview.

  6. America Magazine

    Patrick Stewart played Star Trek like it was ‘Henry IV’ (opens America Magazine)

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    When he died last week, Patrick Stewart left behind a legacy of astonishing variety and impact.

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