Patrick Stewart has died, leaving behind a legacy defined by his status as a gentleman with fractures and a distinct counterpoint to Hollywood's muscle-bound action stars.
Before achieving global fame as Captain Picard in the Star Trek franchise, Stewart was already recognized as a giant of the theater world. His transition into the role of the iconic captain served as a gateway, opening doors to an artistic universe that no science fiction fan had previously entered.
Sources: Der Spiegel.