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Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86

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What happened Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86.
The headline split The left frames it as "Patrick Stewart". The right frames it as "As Patrick Stewart dies aged 86, CHRISTOPHER STEVENS on the Star Trek captain from Yorksh...".
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24 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.

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88/99 — headlines create a clearly different first impression.

WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftPatrick Stewart

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CenterPatrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86

KXAN (Nexstar, Austin) · Center · News report

Right / center-rightAs Patrick Stewart dies aged 86, CHRISTOPHER STEVENS on the Star Trek captain from Yorkshire who conquered Hollywood at warp speed

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KXAN (Nexstar, Austin)News report · Oct 30, 12:49 AM

Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the “Star Trek” and “X-Men” franchises, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, follow...

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BBC NewsNews report · Oct 30, 3:57 AM

Sir Patrick Stewart: Actor who moved effortlessly between Star Trek and Shakespeare

The English actor began his career on stage before finding fame as the captain of the USS Enterprise.

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ABC News Australia Top StoriesNews report · Oct 30, 3:31 AM

From Picard to Professor X: Sir Patrick Stewart remembered

Tributes are flowing and flowers are being placed on Sir Patrick Stewart's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, following his death at age 86.

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Crooks and LiarsNews report · Oct 30, 3:00 AM

RIP: Patrick Stewart

Best known for his roles as Jean-Luc Picard and Charles Xavier, Sir Patrick Stewart passed away today at the age of 86, due to Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. His booming voice...

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RTE News (Ireland)News report · Oct 30, 2:27 AM

Ian Mc Kellen leads tributes to 'beloved' Patrick Stewart

Ian Mc Kellen has led tributes to Patrick Stewart following his death from Alzheimer's disease, calling him "the most respected and beloved actor of his generation".

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Daily Mail UKNews report · Oct 30, 2:21 AM

As Patrick Stewart dies aged 86, CHRISTOPHER STEVENS on the Star Trek captain from Yorkshire who conquered Hollywood at warp speed

Patrick Stewart, who has died aged 86, established himself as one of the biggest stars on screen, as comfortable in superhero movies as he was in Hamlet or King Lear.

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GB NewsNews report · Oct 30, 1:57 AM

Ian Mc Kellen pens heartbreaking tribute to 'respected and beloved' X-Men co-star ​Patrick Stewart

Sir Ian Mc Kellen has led tributes to Sir Patrick Stewart following his death from Alzheimer’s disease, calling him "the most respected and beloved actor of his generation". Sir Patrick, fa...

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The Guardian UKNews report · Oct 30, 1:25 AM

Patrick Stewart brought gravitas and complexity to the screen, from Star Trek to X-Men

From Jean-Luc Picard to Charles Xavier, the actor’s Shakespearean training – and that sonorous voice – made him a unique charismatic force in Hollywood Patrick Stewart dies age 86 His life...

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CBS NewsNews report · Oct 30, 1:16 AM

Patrick Stewart, best known for "Star Trek" and "X-Men," dies at 86

Patrick Stewart starred on stage and screen across his decadeslong acting career. He died at his home on Wednesday.

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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Oct 30, 1:15 AM

Hollywood mourns Patrick Stewart after his death at 86

Hollywood is remembering Patrick Stewart, the beloved actor known for his roles in "Star Trek" and the "X-Men" film franchise, following the announcement of his death.

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WLS / ABC7 ChicagoNews report · Oct 30, 1:15 AM

Hollywood mourns Patrick Stewart after his death at 86

Hollywood is remembering Patrick Stewart, the beloved actor known for his roles in "Star Trek" and the "X-Men" film franchise, following the announcement of his death.

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KGO / ABC7 San FranciscoNews report · Oct 30, 1:15 AM

Hollywood mourns Patrick Stewart after his death at 86

Hollywood is remembering Patrick Stewart, the beloved actor known for his roles in "Star Trek" and the "X-Men" film franchise, following the announcement of his death.

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WPVI / 6abc PhiladelphiaNews report · Oct 30, 1:15 AM

Hollywood mourns Patrick Stewart after his death at 86

Hollywood is remembering Patrick Stewart, the beloved actor known for his roles in "Star Trek" and the "X-Men" film franchise, following the announcement of his death.

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KTRK / ABC13 HoustonNews report · Oct 30, 1:15 AM

Hollywood mourns Patrick Stewart after his death at 86

Hollywood is remembering Patrick Stewart, the beloved actor known for his roles in "Star Trek" and the "X-Men" film franchise, following the announcement of his death.

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ABC7 New YorkNews report · Oct 30, 1:15 AM

Hollywood mourns Patrick Stewart after his death at 86

Hollywood is remembering Patrick Stewart, the beloved actor known for his roles in "Star Trek" and the "X-Men" film franchise, following the announcement of his death.

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The Conversation (AU)News report · Oct 30, 1:15 AM

‘What we leave behind is not as important as how we’ve lived’: remembering actor Patrick Stewart

Passing away this week at 86, Stewart will be remembered as actor, dramaturge, Shakespearean exemplar, mutant professor, and distinguished Starfleet captain.

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Los Angeles TimesNews report · Oct 30, 1:09 AM

What is Lewy body dementia? About the condition Patrick Stewart had

British actor Patrick Stewart died Wednesday at 86.

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WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville)News report · Oct 30, 1:07 AM

Tributes pour in following 'Star Trek' actor Patrick Stewart's death

Tributes are pouring in online for beloved actor Patrick Stewart, who died Wednesday at the age of 86.

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The New York TimesNews report · Oct 30, 12:37 AM

Patrick Stewart Brought Elegance To ‘Star Trek’ as Jean-Luc Picard

Led by the Shakespearean veteran in his role as Jean-Luc Picard, “Star Trek: The Next Generation” gracefully went where the franchise had never gone before.

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CNETNews report · Oct 30, 12:36 AM

Remember Patrick Stewart by Streaming Star Trek, X-Men and Other Genre-Defining Roles

Celebrate the life of Patrick Stewart through his iconic roles in TV and movies.

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ForbesNews report · Oct 30, 12:36 AM

Patrick Stewart Honored By ‘X-Men’ And ‘Star Trek’ Stars Following News Of Iconic Actor’s Death At 86

Patrick Stewart is being honored by fellow “X-Men” film stars Ian Mc Kellen, Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Romijn, as well as “Star Trek” stars William Shatner and George Takei, following the an...

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ABC NewsNews report · Oct 30, 12:26 AM

WATCH: Remembering Patrick Stewart in his own words

As tributes pour in for Sir Patrick Stewart, World News Tonight remembers his interview with Diane Sawyer – sharing how theater became his safe space and his home.

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Globe and MailNews report · Oct 30, 12:17 AM

Patrick Stewart, legendary actor known for Star Trek and X-Men, dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, the classically trained stage actor known for his roles in the 'Star Trek' franchise and 'X-Men' films, has died at age 86.

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Oct 30, 12:17 AM

Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei among those paying tribute to Patrick Stewart

Following the death of Patrick Stewart at 86, a slew of tributes from acting colleagues and even Marvel Studios poured in on Thursday.

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Details88/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 24 sources
88/99 Wording GapHigh confidence24 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 32 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report

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Oct 30, 12:17 AM: WCVB Boston (Hearst) joined the source map.

Oct 30, 12:17 AM: Globe and Mail joined the source map.

Oct 30, 12:26 AM: ABC News joined the source map.

Oct 30, 12:36 AM: Forbes joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 88/99 and story health is stable · 32 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.