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Tributes Pour In For 'Star Trek' And 'X-Men' Icon Patrick Stewart After His Death At 86
Oct 30, 2026
On Thursday, people received the news of the passing of lauded stage, TV, and screen actor Sir Patrick Stewart. Already an accomplished actor in his beloved Britain, in 1987 Sir Patrick gained international fame as he joined Starfleet and the Star Trek universe for the first new television series since 1969.
For the next seven seasons, Captain Jean-Luc Picard would command the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) on Star Trek: The Next Generation on the small screen, then follow as it made the leap to the silver screen where Stewart would play the role for four feature films. He would don the uniform again for his own series, Picard, for three seasons.
Stewart was also tapped for another iconic role, bringing Marvel Comics' Professor X to the big screen in nine X-Men and Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films, including the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday.
Between film and television, the award-winning actor amassed over 150 credits in his over six decade long career.
His representative used Sir Patrick's social media accounts to let the world know the beloved performer and activist had walked on. You can see the announcement in the Instagram carousel below, where they shared that Sir Patrick had a "brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia."
Two massive fandoms loved Stewart, as did his friends and costars. As news of his passing was received, tributes to the man who advocated for the LGBTQ+ community, spoke out against domestic violence, and fostered dogs came pouring in.
Fellow British actor Sir Ian McKellen is the first person many people think of when they think of Sir Patrick, as the two have worked and played together for decades.
In a fitting tribute, Sir Ian shared:
"[Sir Patrick Stewart] wore his heart on his sleeve, which made him a man to rely on, to admire and in my case, love."
The tributes continued, from veteran British actor Malcolm McDowell...
...X-Men franchise and Logan costar Hugh Jackman...
...X-Men director Bryan Singer...
...costar Rebecca Romjin—who also crossed to the Star Trek universe in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds...
...his successor in the role of Professor X, Scottish actor James McAvoy...
...and Marvel studios.
Star Trek: The Next Generation and Picard costars Wil Wheaton...

...Marina Sirtis...
...Whoopi Goldberg...
...and Gates McFadden shared their thoughts on the loss on social media.
In a statement to USA Today, fellow Star Trek: TNG and Picard castmate LeVar Burton shared:
"He was family. There is no other context in which to hold him that makes sense. I am lucky to have known and loved so many of the facets of a soul so rich in talent and generous of heart. Of all the dames and knights I’ve known he was deep down the silliest."
Jonathan Frakes, who portrayed Picard's Number One, Commander Riker, told the publication:
"There is no one on this planet that I have acted with or directed more often than my late great friend Patrick Stewart. He will be with me forever. May he rest in peace."
Star Trek: Picard costars Michelle Hurd...
...and Jeri Ryan shared memories as well.
Star Trek: Discovery actor Wilson Cruz wrote he was devastated by the loss.
Cruz's castmate Michelle Yeoh remembered Sir Patrick's kindness.
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy actor Gina Yashere shared a sweet video of meeting Stewart a decade before she joined the Trek universe.
Star Trek legends William Shatner and George Takei also paid tribute to Sir Patrick.

Leonard Nimoy's son Adam shared his experience working with him.
His Dune (1984) costar Kyle MacLachlan shared his memories of working together several times.
Actor, writer, director, and multiple series creator Seth MacFarlane penned a tribute on Threads.

Actor Paul Hauser shared a story of his time on the set of sitcom Blunt Talk with him.
Sesame Street shared a video moment with Sir Patrick as a tribute.
A lifelong liberal with democratic socialist ideals he delighted in sharing, Sir Patrick was also beloved for his activism.
LGBTQ+ equality organization the Human Rights Campaign shared Stewart's own message on why he supported gay civil rights.
And many animal rescues around the world shared tributes because of Sir Patrick's love of animals as well as fostering and advocating for his beloved bullies.
He will indeed be missed by many, for many reasons.
Rest in the heavens, Sir Patrick.
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Jesse Ventura Brutally Rips 'Coward' Trump For Avoiding Military Service After Trump Touts Himself As Great Military Leader
Oct 29, 2026
Minneapolis-born ex-pro-wrestler and former Reform Party Governor of Minnesota Jesse Ventura minced no words when he shared how he feels about MAGA Republican President Donald Trump.
Once rumored to be a potential running mate for the former reality star President, Ventura has been a very vocal critic of Trump for some time.
During a conversation with left-wing political streamer Hasan Piker on Sunday, Ventura sounded off about the generational draft dodger's stolen valor social media posts—AI depictions of himself in uniforms he never wore with medals he never earned—and the POTUS's claims that he's a tough guy and a great military leader.
Ventura himself was a member of the Navy Special Operations Underwater Demolition/SEAL Teams serving two tours in southeast Asia during the Vietnam War before becoming a professional wrestler. He gave his qualified opinion that Trump was incapable of making it in the military.
Ventura stated:
"Here’s the part that pisses me off: I did two tours, 17 months. So did my brother. Southeast Asia. That was at the same time Donald Trump was running and hiding like the coward he is. Why didn’t he join us in the Vietnam War? I’ve heard him talk. He said he should be a general!"
"If Donald Trump would have gone in the military, he would have, I believe this, he'd have been the guy that wet his bed, cried for his mom, went hysterical, and would be carted out in the middle of the night. The man's a coward."
You can watch the moment here:
Referring to Trump's comments about his Iran War, Ventura added:
"And then he brags. He also is this—he's a bully. And I'll tell you why. All bullies are cowards. That's why they're bullies. They find people they can bully because they themselves are cowards. And that, to me, is Donald Trump. He's a bully. He's a coward."
And when Piker reminded Ventura of Trump's "bone spurs" excuse, Ventura quipped:
"Well, fine and dandy. It never stopped him from golf, did it?"
People found no lies in Ventura's assessment.
Ventura said Trump's MAGA minions could keep quiet about him being unpatriotic for not worshipping Trump, saying:
"I think I have the right and have earned my opinion of both my country and anything else. When I speak out against my country, I don’t want anybody bringing up patriotism."
Yes, he has. Thank you for your service and for speaking out, Governor Ventura.
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Robert Irwin Hilariously Mortified After Prince William Makes 'Python' Joke About His Racy Photoshoot
Oct 29, 2026
Prince William has a sense of humor. I know. I'm processing this information, too.
The future king made an unexpected detour into comedy during The Graham Norton Show, where Robert Irwin's infamous underwear photoshoot became the evening's main attraction. Unfortunately for Irwin, William had questions. Well, more like observations.
It all went down on Friday, October 23, when Norton welcomed Irwin, Prince William, Cate Blanchett, and Hannah Waddingham to his famous red couch.
When Norton displayed Irwin's revealing Bonds campaign, the conservationist cringed at who was sitting beside him:
“I can’t believe I’m looking at these with Prince William.”
The 2025 “Made for Down Under” campaign featured the 22-year-old conservationist modeling underwear for Australian brand Bonds, with snakes, spiders, and other wildlife strategically sharing the spotlight. The campaign marked the brand's U.S. expansion, giving Americans an eyeful of Australia's natural wonders.
For those who prefer a visual explanation, the evidence speaks for itself:
Now, imagine being Irwin and having those photos displayed in front of a future king. There's no dignified way to recover from that situation, especially when your royal seatmate joins the commentary.
And Irwin's crown jewels, as the future king of England was quick to notice:
“That’s a bit too much, that one…”
To Irwin's credit, he tried reminding everyone that the photoshoot wasn't just an excuse to parade around in his underwear. There was an actual conservation message involved, even if the audience had understandably become distracted by the packaging.
A blushing Irwin attempted to bring the group chat back to the wildlife:
“It was an underwear commercial, obviously, but I wanted to kind of create a conservation element to it.”
A noble effort. But getting people to focus on biodiversity while you're modeling underwear next to a giant snake is asking an awful lot of the human attention span. I'm all for protecting endangered species, but let's not pretend everyone was studying the reptile.
And Blanchett, clearly in no mood to help restore order, had her own thoughts about the reptile situation:
“I’m taking my snake for a walk.”
Well, there goes the educational programming. You'd think William might rescue the conversation with something appropriately royal and dignified. Instead, the future king apparently had one particular detail he couldn't get out of his head.
The Prince of Wales revealed what was still occupying his thoughts:
“I’m still thinking about your python.”
I beg your finest royal pardon? Someone check on Irwin. And while you're at it, check on me.
Because, since when did Prince William become the funny one? We're accustomed to seeing him at official engagements, shaking hands, cutting ribbons, and looking appropriately serious about things. Not casually dropping a python joke on national television like he's auditioning for Saturday Night Live UK.
Where has this personality been hiding?
Yes, that moment actually happened. Watch:
- YouTube The Graham Norton Show
But William had more unexpected material up his sleeve. Between discussing his Taylor Swift connection, admitting he'd once wanted to be a DJ, and revealing he's a fan of The Celebrity Traitors, the prince was practically auditioning for a career change.
Somewhere, the royal PR machine was probably developing a headache.
And viewers weren't about to let this version of Prince William go unnoticed:
There's also a reason William and Irwin seemed comfortable teasing each other. They first connected over conservation during a 2021 video call, and their friendship has since produced one particularly unusual tribute.
In September 2026, Irwin named the 300th crocodile tagged at the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve after Prince William. The 12-foot saltwater crocodile is quite the namesake. At least this William doesn't have to worry about royal protocol.
Meet the other Prince William, who comes with considerably sharper teeth:
The pair's shared environmental interests extend to the Earthshot Prize, founded by William in 2020. Its November 2026 ceremony in Mumbai, India, will recognize five environmental solutions, with winners receiving £1 million each.
And while the conservation work is serious, their friendship clearly leaves room for a little mischief. Not every conservation partnership comes with a crocodile namesake and an unforgettable television appearance.
See what's next for the Earthshot Prize:
Perhaps that's the real surprise here. William and Irwin have built an unlikely bromance around saving wildlife, naming crocodiles, and apparently making each other blush on national television.
Who knew conservation came with this much royal chemistry?
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TikTok Mom's Church Outfit Gets Hilariously Roasted By Her 10-Year-Old With Brutal 'Star Wars' Comparison
Oct 29, 2026
There's nothing like finding an outfit that you love and feel really confident in, only to realize that you bear an uncanny resemblance to a popular film's costume stylings.
And that's exactly what happened to TikToker @kori_latham, who was getting dressed for church.
At first she felt really good about the new flowy tan dress, which looked like a wrap dress on top, was fitted at the waist, and then flowed into ruffles at the bottom of the dress.
To make the dress church-appropriate, she paired it with a high-collar, white long-sleeved shirt and cream, scrunchy boots.
The mom felt really good about her choices until she talked to her 10-year-old, sharing:
"Thought my church outfit was cute until my 10-year-old said I look like I was on 'Star Wars.'
You can watch the video here:
Undeniably, the tan and white outfit was reminiscent of Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi's outfits, and even her haircut and hair color were similar enough to make a great gender-swapped Star Wars Halloween costume.
Fellow TikTokers couldn't help but join in on the roasting.










On the one hand, it's kind of a bummer that this mom was into her outfit and ready to go to church and then felt self-conscious because of the comparison her child made to the Star Wars franchise.
On the other hand, she surely had other cute outfits in her closet that she could wear for church, while she could easily convert this into a fun Halloween costume, if that is something that she celebrates.
Sometimes the best thing we can do is find it within ourselves to laugh at ourselves and see the lighter side of the situation—and discovering a cute outfit could be a creative costume is far from the worst thing.
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Viral Video Of Newborn Baby Allegedly Born With Full Mustache Sparks Flurry Of Hilarious Jokes
Oct 29, 2026
Some people are born to make an entrance—but one baby took that so seriously that he immediately became an internet meme when he was born, thanks to rocking a full mustache.
Parents are typically "warned" about little "abnormalities" they might notice when their babies are born, like birthmarks, a lot of hair on their head, no hair on their head, different eye colors, and maybe even a little facial hair.
But one little boy born on October 23, 2026, allegedly in Ecuador, seriously said, "Bet!" to that last possibility.
In a video that's gone viral, the newborn had just been born and still needed to be cleaned up from his birthing experience. He has a full head of dark, still wet hair, and he also has a full mustache and a little bit of a goatee in the same hair color.
Curious about the room, the baby even turns his head to look somewhere else, giving viewers the full 180 experience of his bold look.
You can see the baby here:
While there is some speculation that the video has been manipulated using A.I., that hasn't stopped the internet from making jokes.
The little fashion star immediately went viral, and of course became an internet meme as people shared what he reminded them of.
Most joked that he looked like a tiny middle-aged man, likely already with multiple kids, a mortgage, and a job that leaves him ready for a big and hearty meal at the end of the day.
But others made bolder choices in their comparisons.
This undeniably will be a hilarious conversation starter for this baby's parents for the foreseeable future, but it's funny to think about how kids might react, since children are often so eager to grow up and get their first facial hair.
Maybe he wanted to make a good first impression, or maybe he just came out really knowing who he was, and was ready to share it with the world!
The most important thing is that he appears to be a healthy baby, with a very healthy mustache.
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