Star Trek Online players have gathered in-game to pay tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart, who died this week aged 86.
Star Trek Online Players Form Galaxy Class Honor Guard to Pay Tribute to Captain Picard Actor Sir Patrick Stewart

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- Patrick Stewart, Beloved ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ Actor, Dead at 86
- Patrick Stewart Dies At 86
- Patrick Stewart has died at age 86
- Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and Shakespeare legend, has died
- Star Trek Talent Mourn Patrick Stewart: 'Captain Picard Stood For the Best of Us'
- Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ Captain Picard and ‘X-Men’ actor, dies at 86
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