Star Trek Online players are gathering worldwide and holding in-game vigils for Sir Patrick Stewart, the actor who portrayed Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation, who tragically passed away this week, leaving fans mourning one of the most beloved actors of his era.
While Sir Patrick Stewart was a serious, classically trained actor, he had a long history of appearing in nerd franchises, bringing his Shakespearean talents to many video games. Outside of Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men franchise, Stewart played Khelban Blackstaff in Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone, Death in Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, and Emperor Uriel Septim VII in The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion.
It was reported that Sir Patrick Stewart had passed away on October 28, 2026, due to "a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia." Star Trek fans were shocked at the news, resulting in vigils being held in instances throughout Star Trek Online, as shared by Twitter/X users like @pcnerd37, paying tribute to the star.
Vigils For Patrick Stewart Are Happening Across Star Trek Online
Star Trek Online players are traveling to instant spots, such as Starfleet Academy...
