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title: "Patrick Stewart’s Star Trek Co-Star Knew He Was Very Sick, but One Thing About His Death Still Breaks Her Heart"
url: https://egloos.com/en/smalljoys/29156
channel: "Vonvon"
channel_url: https://egloos.com/en/smalljoys
category: "Celebrities"
language: en
published: 2026-11-03T04:08:42
updated: 2026-11-03T04:08:42
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# Patrick Stewart’s Star Trek Co-Star Knew He Was Very Sick, but One Thing About His Death Still Breaks Her Heart

Patrick Stewart’s death has left his longtime friends and co-stars remembering not only the legendary actor, but also the personal moments they shared with him.

Gates McFadden, who played Dr. Beverly Crusher alongside Stewart’s Captain Jean-Luc Picard in _Star Trek: The Next Generation_, has shared an emotional tribute following his death at 86.

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In an essay published by Variety, McFadden admitted that she knew Stewart was very sick. However, despite knowing his condition was serious, she had continued to hope she would get to see him one more time.

She also reflected on the news that Stewart died in the arms of his wife, Sunny Ozell, at their home. McFadden described it as a beautiful and peaceful death, saying it was exactly how she believed he would have wanted to go.

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Stewart and Ozell met in 2008 and married in 2013. His representative confirmed that he died on October 28, surrounded by loved ones.

The actor had been living with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia, according to the statement released after his death. His diagnoses had not previously been shared publicly.

McFadden also reflected on the lasting impact of Stewart's iconic character, Captain Picard. She wrote that Picard represented kindness, focus, and the desire to do good in the world.

For generations of viewers, Stewart was more than the captain of the Enterprise. His portrayal became one of the defining parts of the _Star Trek_ universe.

And for McFadden, the hope of seeing her longtime co-star again is now a goodbye she will have to carry with her.

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