Sir Patrick Stewart: Actor who moved effortlessly between Star Trek and Shakespeare
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TL;DR
Patrick Stewart, best known for his roles in Star Trek and X-Men, has died at age 86 Sir Patrick Stewart, who has died at the age of 86, was a stage and screen great who balanced Hollywood stardom with an equally stellar career in classical theatre.
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