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William Shatner pays heartfelt tribute to fellow ‘Star Trek’ star Patrick Stewart after his death at 86

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Morrison, E. (2026, October 29). William Shatner pays heartfelt tribute to fellow ‘Star Trek’ star Patrick Stewart after his death at 86. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/29/entertainment/william-shatner-pays-heartfelt-tribute-to-fellow-star-trek-star-patrick-stewart-after-his-death-at-86/

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William Shatner, who starred alongside Patrick Stewart in "Star Trek: Generations," mourned the death of his co-star at age 86 due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body dementia. In a tribute on X (formerly Twitter), Shatner praised Stewart's intelligence, grace, and humanity both on stage and as Captain Picard. He expressed deep affection for Stewart and his family, saying he will be deeply missed.

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Patrick Stewart, a beloved British actor famous for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in *Star Trek: The Next Generation* and Professor Charles Xavier in the *X-Men* films, died on Wednesday at the age of 86. According to a statement shared on his Instagram account, Stewart passed away in his Los Angeles home after battling Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. He was surrounded by family and friends, including his wife Sunny, who provided care during his final days. The actor's death marks the end of an illustrious career spanning decades and multiple cultural milestones.

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William Shatner paid a heartfelt tribute to his fellow “Star Trek” co-star Patrick Stewart who died at age 86 on Wednesday after a brief battle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body dementia. asserted

who → pay → disease

Sir Patrick Stewart was a friend, a colleague, and a magnificent actor,” 95-year-old Shatner wrote on X. “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 → write → everything

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

he → stand → him

Shatner, who starred alongside Stewart in the 1994 film “Star Trek Generations,” said he was “filled with affection and admiration” for the late actor and his work. asserted

he → star → actor

“My heart goes out to Sunny and his family. asserted

heart → go → Sunny

He will be deeply missed,” Shatner concluded. asserted

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William Shatner pays heartfelt tribute to fellow ‘Star Trek’ star Patrick Stewart after his death at 86

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