From the archives: Patrick Stewart on "Star Trek" and Shakespeare

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From the archives: Patrick Stewart on "Star Trek" and Shakespeare. (2026, October 29). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/from-the-archives-patrick-stewart-on-star-trek-and-shakespeare/

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Sir Patrick Stewart, known for his roles in "Star Trek" and "X-Men," passed away on October 28, 2026, at age 86. In a CBS News profile from May 24, 2020, Stewart discussed returning to the role of Captain Jean Luc Picard in the TV series "Star Trek: Picard" and how he found solace during the COVID pandemic by reading Shakespeare's poetry.

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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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Patrick Stewart on "Star Trek" and Shakespeare Sir Patrick Stewart, the classically-trained stage actor who was best-known for his roles in the "Star Trek" and "X-Men" franchises, died on Oct. 28, 2026 at age 86. asserted

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In this "Sunday Morning" profile that aired May 24, 2020, Stewart talked with CBS News' Tony Dokoupil about returning to the role of Captain Jean Luc Picard in the TV series "Star Trek: Picard," and about how he sought an escape from the COVID pandemic through the Bard's poetry. uncertain

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