Ars staff remembers Patrick Stewart
The gist
British actor Patrick Stewart, known as Captain Picard, died at his Los Angeles home at 86.
His death drew tributes from co-stars and a remembrance from Ars Technica.
How it unfolded
- Oct 28, 2026Stewart died at his home in Los Angeles at age 86, in the care of his wife Sunny, following Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.
- Oct 29, 2026His family announced the death, and tributes from Hugh Jackman, Jonathan Frakes and others spread on social media.
- Oct 30, 2026Ars Technica published its staff remembrance, "Oh captain, our captain: Ars staff remembers Patrick Stewart."