VAST VIEW William Shatner Leads Hollywood Tributes as 'Star Trek' Legend Patrick Stewart Dies at 86
Patrick Stewart, beloved for leading 'Star Trek: The Next Generation,' has died after a brief battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia, prompting heartfelt tributes from William Shatner and fellow stars.
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William Shatner, who starred as Captain Kirk in the original 'Star Trek' series, publicly honored Patrick Stewart following news of his death, praising him for standing for "the best of us," according to Page Six.
Stewart, who captained the USS Enterprise as Jean-Luc Picard in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation,' died on October 28 at age 86 after a brief battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia, E! News reported.
Stewart's death prompted an outpouring of grief across Hollywood, with numerous celebrities joining Shatner in paying tribute to the actor's decades-long impact on television and film, per E! News.
Sources: Page Six · E! News
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