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Patrick Stewart dies aged 86, mourned by theatre world

Original: Ah, that's sad news. We were at the RSC this evening watching Middle march Part 2, when the actors told us at the end. S

Sir Patrick Stewart, the acclaimed Shakespearean actor best known to worldwide audiences as Captain Picard in Star Trek, has died aged 86. The news broke as audiences at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon watched a performance of Middlemarch Part 2, with actors announcing it from the stage. Those present responded with a standing ovation, and tributes are pouring in from fans of both theatre and screen.

Why now: The death of a beloved and hugely respected actor has just been announced, prompting immediate tributes from audiences and fans worldwide.

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• Ah, that's sad news. We were at the RSC this evening watching Middle march Part 2, when the actors told us at the end. Stand ovation for him. ❤️ # StratfordUponAvon # theatre # shakespeare # RSC Patrick Stewart, Star Trek actor and acclaimed thespian, dies aged 86 | Patrick… · nbwpuk@infosec.exchange · 2

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