Sir Patrick Stewart Remembered: A Star Trek Legend Whose Legacy Will Live Forever

You can tell when someone is much-loved by the public by the number of people who mention their passing in conversation. Since Sir Patrick Stewart beamed up a few days ago, I have had five people mention it without any prompting. I think it just goes to show how greatly admired he was by everyday people, and how his acting resonated with generations of TV viewers and movie goers alike. Here, Picard Looking, usually associated with their fun Star Trek parodies, which we have featured on Kuriositas a number of times, have released a reflective but celebratory mash-up of clips and quotes - One to Beam Up. I think it says what a lot of us are thinking. The YouTube commenters agree. They express an overwhelming sense of sadness and affection following the loss of Sir Patrick Stewart, with many fans describing the tribute as deeply moving and beautiful – and I have to say I agree. For countless people, he was more than an actor: he was a childhood hero, a father figure and a constant…