{
  "id": 17134228,
  "title": "Bethesda Pays Tribute to Patrick Stewart for His Role in Oblivion, Fans Remember His Role in Games like Castlevania",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/bethesda-pays-tribute-to-patrick-stewart-for-his-role-in-oblivion",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-29T21:57:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/bethesda-pays-tribute-to-patrick-stewart-for-his-role-in-oblivion-fans-remember-his-role-in-games-like-castlevania"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bethesda has paid tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart, best known for his roles in Star Trek and X-Men, after his death at the age of 86. The actor had a brief but pivotal role in The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, playing Emperor Uriel Septim VII, whose death sets the stage for the game's events. Despite having less than 10 minutes of screen time, Stewart's performance introduced players to the world of Cyrodiil and its looming threats. Bethesda's tribute acknowledged Stewart as an \"inspiration to us all,\" and the company shared a lengthy document detailing the Emperor's history and details, which he found satisfactory. Fans have also paid tribute to Stewart, recognizing his perfect introduction for Oblivion. Outside of Oblivion, Stewart was known for his work on Star Trek, X-Men, and Castlevania: Lords of Shadow. His family encouraged fans to support Alzheimer's research and caregiver resources.",
  "summary": "Bethesda has paid tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart for his role in The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion after his death.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}