Massachusetts fans are remembering Patrick Stewart, the legendary actor who portrayed Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films.
At Black Hole Comics in Norwood, fans reflected on the characters that made Stewart a pop-culture icon, while Farthest Star Sake in Medfield organized an impromptu Star Trek watch party in his honor.
Tonight, people are remembering Sir Patrick Stewart,
the legendary actor known for his role as Captain Picard in Star Trek.
He died this week from a brief battle with Alzheimer's disease
and Lewy body dementia.
Stewart also played a big role in the X-Men movies.
Boston 25's Lisa Greshy live for us in Norwood.
And Lisa, you spoke to a number of Stewart fans tonight.
Yeah, we did lots of fans, and here at Black Hole Comics in Norwood,
you'll find plenty of X-Men, even some Star Trek,
both he really left his mark on.
End of an era.
Engage.
The end of an era that spanned through the galaxy.
The news of Patrick Stewart's passing.
I was wondering why I suddenly had 25 texts on my phone.
Rocking his fan base.
An actor who defined a couple of very important roles in pop culture.
The actor best known for two iconic roles.
Captain Picard in Star Trek The Next Generation,
the Star Trek films,
and Professor Charles Xavier, or Professor X,
In the X-Men film franchise.
Well, X-Men, he kind of looked like
Professor Xavier with the shaved head,
and he's about the right age.
And as an actor, depending on the material
that was given based on X-Men,
he was able to portray the character
as you would expect him to be on the screen.
From Black Hole Comics in Norwood to Farthest Star Sake in Medfield,
fans are remembering Stewart.
Complete with a special Star Trek viewing
at the very sci-fi themed brewery and taproom.
We're definitely big Trekkies.
Captain Picard projected on the big screen.
On a day like today, even though it's sad,
we're all Trek and we're, you know,
we kind of whipped up an impromptu watch party and everyone came over.
And though fans are mourning, they are looking forward to what's
believed to be his final role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
I'm sure he'll, you know, on the screen he'll get to walk off to.
Big salutes somehow, you know, they work it.
Returning as Professor X one last time.
Avengers Doomsday is coming out soon, and he's in that, I know.
So I think that's probably his last role on screen,
which is pretty monumental.
But yeah, it's a big loss.
Stewart was 86 years old.
In Norwood tonight, I'm Lisa Greshy for local station Boston 25 News.
Sad loss for sure, Lisa. Thank you so much.
William Shatner, who played Captain Kirk in Star Trek,
released a statement which reads in part,
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.
