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Sir Patrick Stewart: The life of an iconic actor
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What happenedThe renowned British actor died after "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, his spokesperson says.
The headline splitThe left frames it as "Sir Ian Mc Kellen remembers dear friend Sir Patrick Stewart as ‘man to rely on’". The center frames it as "Sir David Suchet says close friend Sir Patrick Stewart will be ‘so much missed’".
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Left / center-leftSir Patrick Stewart's last public appearance as Star Trek and X-Men icon dies
The Mirror UK · Center-left · News report
CenterSir Patrick Stewart: The life of an iconic actor
BBC News - US & Canada · Center · News report
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Sir Patrick Stewart's last public appearance as Star Trek and X-Men icon dies
Legendary actor Patrick Stewart died at his home in Los Angeles, with his family announcing he had battled a 'brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's disease'
Sir Ian Mc Kellen remembers dear friend Sir Patrick Stewart as ‘man to rely on’
In a devastatingly emotional tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart, who died on Wednesday (28 October), Sir Ian Mc Kellen shares his love for the late Star Trek actor. Mc Kellen stated that Stewar...
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.
