From the archives: Patrick Stewart on "Star Trek" and Shakespeare
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Summary
Sir Patrick Stewart, the stage actor known for “Star Trek” and “X-Men,” died on Oct. 28, 2026, at age 86. The article revisits a 2020 CBS News interview in which he discussed returning as Jean-Luc Picard and finding comfort in Shakespeare’s poetry during the COVID-19 pandemic.Key Facts
- Stewart died on Oct. 28, 2026, at age 86.
- He was known for roles in the “Star Trek” and “X-Men” franchises.
- The interview aired on CBS’s “Sunday Morning” on May 24, 2020.
- Tony Dokoupil interviewed Stewart for the profile.
- Stewart discussed returning to play Captain Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek: Picard.”
- He said he turned to Shakespeare’s poetry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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