Patrick Stewart was a legendary actor, and a pleasure to watch both within and without the Star Trek franchise (Hamlet, Macbeth, the Hollow Crown).

The NY times editorial board seems to have become even more performatively egalitarian. Stewart (like Ian McKellen) was (IMNSHO quite rightly) recognized with a knighthood for his services to drama. They call him "Mr Stewart" - technically there is no such person.

The correct way to refer to him is Sir Patrick Stewart, or Sir Patrick thereafter. Ditto McKellen.

And yes, the US doesn't issue its own knighthoods, peerages &c - but the US constitution is fairly clear on what is disallowed - but that doesn't affect a non-US Citizen

The foreign emoluments clause [0] applies to "holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them" and the section also prevents the US from creating any title of Nobility, but editorial courtesy usually grants foreigners their titles [1]

It's perfectly correct to ignore honorary knighthoods - like that conferred on Bill Gates. It's discourteous to ignore them for those rightly conferred, and inconsistent. [2]

[0] https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/artI-S9-C8-1/...

[1] https://archive.nytimes.com/afterdeadline.blogs.nytimes.com/...

[2] https://www.nytimes.com/1929/10/27/archives/the-unshackling-...

I remember watching Star Trek: The Next Generation with my aunt and uncle as a kid. I was always more of a Star Wars fan, but they gave me a huge appreciation for Star Trek. My uncle still has a miniature replica of the USS Enterprise. Rest in peace and thanks for the fond memories.

Don't forget his finest work here, in Extras: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fg_cwI1Xj4M

My favorite scene with Patrick Stewart is him leading the defence of the Atreides palace while being armed with an adorable puppy in Lynch's "Dune". RIP.

The TNG episode "The Inner Light" is profound. I didn't expect it in Star Trek.

I think “tea, Earl Grey, hot” also qualifies him as the first prompt engineer

Very sad to hear. I was just listening to the latest episode of Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes' podcast last night, Rick Berman was the guest. They shared some stories about Patrick Stewart.

William Shatner was just on earlier this month, incredible he's still going strong at 95.

One of his most memorable performances (for his girlfriend?) or a pickup line? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFMrBldVk0s

You might also have missed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptfmAY6M6aA

I met Patrick when we organized a Star Trek convention. He was even kinder and gentler in person than in his role as Picard.

Always exuded so much authority & confidence. What a legend.

But he start losing his hair at 17 and really struggled with it. A turning point came when a friend (a Hungarian judo black belt) and his wife wrestled him down and physically cut off his toupée with scissors.

His agent even had him do the Star Trek audition in a wig, but luckily the crew had better ideas.

The trial for Data's sentience will always be one of my favorite scenes in television. Such a showcase of his stage background, and a scene that's especially relevant today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFNbTnFHruI