Tributes from across the “Star Trek” franchise are pouring in for Patrick Stewart following the news of his death at 86.
\n\nFellow USS Enterprise captain William Shatner posted a statement on Stewart to his Facebook page, writing, “What a heartbreaking week it has been. Sir Patrick Stewart was a friend, a colleague, and a magnificent actor. From the stage to the bridge of the Enterprise, he brought intelligence, grace, and a deep sense of humanity to everything he did. Captain Picard stood for the best of us, and so did the man who played him. I was filled with affection and admiration for him and his work. My heart goes out to Sunny and his family. He will be deeply missed.”
\n\nStewart’s “Next Generation” cast members also paid tribute to the actor, with Wil Wheaton (aka Wesley Crusher) posting a photograph of the two with the caption, “Godspeed, Captain.” Likewise, Cmdr. Will Riker actor Jonathan Frakes released a statement that read, “There’s no one on this planet that I have acted with or directed more often than my late great friend Patrick Stewart. He will be with me forever. May he rest in Peace.”
\n\nGeorge Takei, who starred in “Star…
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