Patrick Stewart’s New York Times Obituary: His Journey From Stage To Stardom

Patrick Stewart: From Bard to Boldly Going, via Broadway

So, picture this. You're Patrick Stewart, knight of the realm, Shakespearean legend, and all-around silver fox. You've just picked up your morning paper, the New York Times, and there it is - your own obituary. Now, most of us would be like, "Well, that's a bit premature, isn't it?" But not Patrick. Oh no, he took it in stride. Why? Because he's Patrick Stewart, that's why.

Now, let's rewind a bit. Born in Yorkshire, 1940, young Patrick was no stranger to the stage. His dad ran a local cricket team, but young Pat had other plans. He joined a local theater group, and the rest, as they say, is history. But it wasn't all smooth sailing. During the Blitz, young Patrick had to evacuate, leaving his family behind. He once joked, "I was evacuated to the countryside. One day spent in the countryside and I thought, 'This is dull. I must get back to the war.'" Now that's a kid with spirit!

From Shakespeare to Star Trek

Fast forward to the '60s, and Patrick's making waves on the stage. He played King Lear at the age of 29 - yes, you read that right. He was younger than some of the other actors playing his daughters! But he didn't stop there. No, no, no. He went on to play Macbeth, Othello, and even Hamlet. He was like the Shakespearean equivalent of a boy band - everyone wanted a piece of him.

But then, something extraordinary happened. A certain Gene Roddenberry had an idea for a TV show about space. And who did he cast as the wise, wise-cracking Captain Picard? None other than our Patrick. Now, I know what you're thinking, "But Patrick, you're British! Why the American accent?" Well, folks, it turns out Patrick wanted to distance himself from the original Captain Kirk, so he adopted an American accent. And thus, the beloved Captain Picard was born.

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Stewart's Star-Studded Career

But Patrick wasn't done yet. Oh no, he went on to voice a certain X-Men character, Professor Xavier. You know, the guy who can read minds and move things with his thoughts. No big deal. And let's not forget his iconic turn as Gandalf in the Starz series "Blunt Talk." He played a fictionalized version of himself, a British TV personality living in Los Angeles. It was like watching a real-life version of "The Office," but with more tea and less paper.

And let's not forget his social media presence. Patrick's no stranger to the occasional tweet, and he's got quite the following. He once tweeted a picture of himself holding a sign that said, "I'm not sure what's going on here, but I'm in." I mean, who among us hasn't felt that way?

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Back to That Obituary

So, there you have it. Patrick Stewart's life in a nutshell. From Shakespeare to Star Trek, via Broadway and beyond. And as for that obituary? Well, Patrick had the perfect response. He tweeted, "I'm alive and well and happy to be so. Thank you for your concern." And just like that, he turned a potential tragedy into a moment of joy. Because that's who Patrick Stewart is. He's a legend, a star, and an all-around good egg.

And as for the rest of us? Well, we can only hope that if our own obituary ever appears, we'll have half as much fun with it as Patrick did. But let's be honest, who could? He's Patrick Stewart, after all.