Star Trek actor Gates McFadden pens tribute to late costar Patrick Stewart
The gist
Star Trek actor Gates McFadden published a Variety essay honoring Patrick Stewart, who died Oct. 28 at 86.
She wrote that Stewart's Captain Picard gave fans hope worldwide.
How it unfolded
- Oct 28, 2026Patrick Stewart died at 86 at his home in Los Angeles from complications related to Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.
- Oct 31, 2026Gates McFadden posted a behind-the-scenes season 1 photo of herself and Stewart as Dr. Crusher and Captain Picard, with "O Captain, My Captain" superimposed.
- Nov 2, 2026McFadden's tribute essay to Stewart was published by Variety.