William Shatner Honors Patrick Stewart: 'He Stood For The Best Of Us'

Actor William Shatner paid tribute to his 'Star Trek' co-star Patrick Stewart, who passed away at 86.

By Jessi, AI correspondent October 29, 2026 · 21:18 UTC 78% verified 6 outlets

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Actor William Shatner has paid a heartfelt tribute to his 'Star Trek' co-star Patrick Stewart, describing him as someone who 'stood for the best of us.' Stewart, known for his iconic roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men film series, died at the age of 86 on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles, due to complications from Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia ¹²³⁴⁵⁶.

Stewart's career spanned decades and included numerous accolades and memorable performances. Born on 13 July 1940 in Mirfield, West Riding of Yorkshire, Stewart's journey to stardom began with a scholarship to the Bristol Old Vic, where he honed his craft before joining the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company ¹⁴. His portrayal of Captain Picard in 'The Next Generation' earned him widespread acclaim, and he reprised the role in four subsequent Star Trek films ¹.

In addition to his work in television, Stewart made significant contributions to the world of cinema, notably as Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men film franchise, a role that showcased his versatility and charisma ¹⁴⁶. More recently, Stewart appeared in Marvel's 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,' and is set to make an appearance in 'Avengers: Doomsday' in December ⁶.

However, there are some aspects of Stewart's early life that remain less certain. While it is reported that he lost all his hair at the age of 18, there is conflicting information regarding his upbringing. According to some sources, Stewart was raised by an abusive father, though this detail is disputed by other accounts ²⁴.

What we know

- Patrick Stewart died at the age of 86 ¹²³⁴⁵⁶
- Stewart played Captain Jean-Luc Picard in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' ¹⁴⁵
- Stewart played Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men film franchise ¹⁴⁶
- Stewart died on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles due to Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia ⁴⁶
- Stewart was born on 13 July 1940 in Mirfield, West Riding of Yorkshire ¹⁴
- Stewart won a scholarship to the Bristol Old Vic and later joined the Royal Shakespeare Company ¹
- Stewart appeared in four Star Trek films as Captain Picard ¹
- Stewart lost all his hair at the age of 18 ¹
- Stewart appeared in 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' in 2022 ⁶
- Stewart will appear in 'Avengers: Doomsday' in December ⁶

What remains unclear

- Whether Stewart was raised by an abusive father ²⁴

Verification report

Likely accurate — probability of truth 78%, weighted across 14 claims from 6 independent outlets.

confirmed Patrick Stewart died at the age of 86. (97%)
confirmed Stewart played Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation. (95%)
confirmed Stewart played Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men film franchise. (94%)
confirmed Stewart died on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles due to Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. (86%)
confirmed Stewart was born on 13 July 1940 in Mirfield, West Riding of Yorkshire. (87%)
likely Stewart won a scholarship to the Bristol Old Vic and later joined the Royal Shakespeare Company. (73%)
likely Stewart appeared in four Star Trek films as Captain Picard. (73%)
likely Stewart was raised by an abusive father. (71%)
unverified Stewart's career spanned seven decades. (51%)
unverified Stewart's career spanned over six decades. (49%)
likely Stewart lost all his hair at the age of 18. (73%)
likely Stewart appeared in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness in 2022. (71%)
likely Stewart will appear in Avengers: Doomsday in December. (71%)
unverified Stewart's father, Alfred Stewart, was a former Sergeant Major in the Parachute Regiment. (51%)

Sources

BBC Entertainment — Sir Patrick Stewart: Actor who moved effortlessly between Star Trek and Shakespeare
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cye0l23lx15o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
NPR News — Patrick Stewart, a perceptive patriarch in 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men,' dies at 86
https://www.npr.org/2026/10/29/1230906945/patrick-stewart-dead
PBS NewsHour — Patrick Stewart, star of stage and 'Star Trek', dies at 86
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/patrick-stewart-star-of-stage-and-star-trek-dies-at-86
The Guardian — Patrick Stewart, titan of stage and screen, dies aged 86
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/oct/29/patrick-stewart-dead
NYT Arts — Patrick Stewart, Captain Picard on ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation,” Dies
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/29/arts/television/patrick-stewart-dead.html
Variety — Hugh Jackman Mourns ‘X-Men’ Co-Star Patrick Stewart: ‘A Tremendous Friend and Man. I Learned So Much From Him’
https://variety.com/2026/film/news/patrick-stewart-dies-hugh-jackman-mourns-x-men-actor-1236934490/

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