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Farewell Captain Picard.

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October 29, 2026, 05:24 PM
Mars_Attacks
Farewell Captain Picard.
Patrick Stewart has died.
I first saw him in Dune in 1985, then as Captain Picard in Star Trek TNG.

What an amazing actor and long career.

https://www.usatoday.com/story...k-x-men/92501699007/


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October 29, 2026, 05:28 PM
Dzozer
I first saw him in Excalibur... He was a great actor for sure!

This is what I remember though...

There!
Are!
Four!
Lights!!!


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October 29, 2026, 05:33 PM
fritz
quote:
Originally posted by Dzozer:
This is what I remember though...

There!
Are!
Four!
Lights!!!

Yep. That was an episode that showcased his raw talent.
October 29, 2026, 05:33 PM
nhracecraft
I saw him on Broadway, performing one man show/rendition of A Christmas Carol. He had a uniquely powerful & commanding presence.


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October 29, 2026, 05:37 PM
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I grew up watching TNG when it first aired... he was a great actor and a bad week for Star Trek Fans.

Fair Winds and Following Seas, Captain.


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October 29, 2026, 05:43 PM
oddball
https://sigforum.com/eve/forum...0601935/m/9360076225


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October 29, 2026, 06:06 PM
Fredward
They're all getting to be that age. "Checkov" from TOS died this week, too.
October 29, 2026, 08:56 PM
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"Make it so"



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October 30, 2026, 10:56 AM
Hound Dog
He was a very skilled actor.

His scenes verbally sparring with John Delancie (Q) were amazing.


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October 30, 2026, 11:24 AM
billpocz
"Earl Grey, hot"



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October 30, 2026, 05:29 PM
r0gue
My favorite role of his was as Karla in the Smiley's People series on the BBC. Given my avatar, no one is surprised. It wasn't much of a role for him -- just two episodes and no lines! He was so young then (39 and 42 by episodes).

From Claude: Patrick Stewart played Karla, Smiley’s Soviet opponent, in two of the BBC adaptations. He appears in one episode of each.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979): He appears in Episode 4, “How It All Fits Together.” Smiley recounts his one meeting with Karla, a flashback to the Delhi prison. Stewart’s performance is wordless, as the character is only glimpsed.

Smiley’s People (1982): He appears in the final episode, Episode 6. This is where Smiley finally confronts Karla, in the Berlin bridge scene. He hands the lighter back, wordlessly. Only the gesture. Patrick Stewart and Alec Guinness!!! Please. How can you beat that!?
October 31, 2026, 04:53 PM
sjtill
X has been full of tributes to Patrick Stewart the man: generous philanthropist, patient to fans, hilarious out of character--a quiet hero.


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