Whoopi Goldberg Pays Tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart: A Great Actor and Wonderful Human Being

Mumbai, November 3 (Daily Kiran) : Whoopi Goldberg has paid heartfelt tribute to the late Sir Patrick Stewart, describing him as “a great actor and a wonderful human being.” The actress and comedian worked alongside Stewart on “Star Trek: The Next Generation” from 1988 to 1993. Stewart passed away last week at the age of 86 after battling Alzheimer’s and dementia.

During a recent episode of “The View,” Goldberg reflected on their long-standing friendship, saying, “On Friday, we lost a great actor and a wonderful human being. I have known him for a long time, and I really liked him.”

Goldberg praised Stewart’s versatility, stating he could perform in any genre, whether drama, science fiction, comedy, or Shakespearean plays. “We will miss his talent, his friendship, his kindness, and his sense of humor. Honestly, no one can take his place,” she added.

She continued, “There is no one like him. ‘Star Trek’ is one of the most wonderful experiences of my life, and it remains one of my best memories. I will miss him dearly, but I know he is now with many great people, having a good time.”

Following the news of Stewart’s passing, Goldberg shared a photo on Instagram featuring their toy figurines, captioning it, “See you on the next holodeck. May your soul rest in peace.” Sir Patrick Stewart’s death was confirmed by his publicist on October 29, just a day after he passed away on October 28. In 2022, Goldberg reunited with Stewart when she reprised her role as Guinan in two episodes of the “Star Trek” sequel series, “Picard.”