Star Trek Online players are holding public vigils to mourn Patrick Stewart
In orbit and planetside, the MMO's player base is honoring its most-loved captain.
The world mourns the passing of legendary actor Patrick Stewart, who died at 86 from Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. Star Trek Online players, who have been playing the MMO since 2010, are honoring the actor by holding public vigils within the game. They recreate the Enterprise-D starship class, named after Picard's ship in The Next Generation, and gather in Earth orbit and in-game locations like Starfleet Academy to mourn Stewart.
Players are using torches to honor their departed colleague, and some are even dressed as characters from the series. The virtual memorial gatherings demonstrate the impact Stewart had on the Star Trek Online community and the enduring legacy of his acting career.
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