The GuardianUK News & Comment• 1 min read

Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men actor and acclaimed thespian, dies aged 86

Star Trek: the Next Generation star died at his home after ‘a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia’ His life in pictures Patrick Stewart brought gravitas and complexity to the screen O Captain, our Captain: on Star Trek, Patrick Stewart could…

Read the full story at The Guardian

Havoc links to the original reporting — the full story stays with the publisher.

Was this worth reading?Sign in to vote

More in UK News & Comment

Big Issue

Rough sleeping in London is falling. But new stats show ‘urgent action’ is needed from Andy Burnham

The latest Chain figures show the number of people sleeping rough in London saw an annual fall of 1% between July and September this year. But there is a rising number of people who are newly street homeless as Andy Burnham pledges to address rough sleeping

UK News & Comment The Guardian

Basketweavers get in a twist over Alexander Skarsgård’s Wicker Husband

Why is he not made of willow? Why is he plaited and not woven? World’s basket makers have questions about character’s authenticity Hollywood heart-throbs are known for their good looks and charisma.

UK News & Comment Press Gazette

Raw Story says investigations team is driving subscriptions growth

US progressive political outlet redesigned website and newsletters to better highlight exclusive stories.

UK News & Comment