Patrick Stewart

 

Patrick Stewart, the Shakespearean actor who somehow became the (2nd) greatest Captain in Starfleet history, has died. He was 86. 

My first exposure to Stewart came a few years earlier, when he played Gurney Halleck in David Lynch's version of Dune. I thought he was great. I later thought he lifted the character of Captain Picard to greatness. And, for that matter, he did the same for Professor Xavier in the X-Men franchise. 

Let's just tell it like it is: he was great in every role he played. 

Rest in Peace Jean Luc. May your soul explore the stars.

Tom Skerritt

Tom Skerritt, the mustachioed actor I liked a lot and remember best from Alien and Top Gun, has passed at age 93. 

Actually, what I probably remember most about him is the fact that my Mom thought he was very attractive. 

RIP