That the Parliament notes the extraordinary life and career of Sir Patrick Stewart, legend of stage and screen, following the sad news of his death at the age of 86; recognises the longevity and distinction of his acting career, which spanned seven decades, including his time with the Royal Shakespeare Company, blockbuster success in Hollywood and his iconic starring role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the Star Trek franchise; further recognises his many accolades throughout an illustrious career, including Laurence Olivier Awards, his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and his knighthood for contributions to drama; commends his social conscience and activism as well as his advocacy for social justice, for women and children who experience domestic violence, for animal welfare and for human rights and equality; notes his socialism, internationalism and public allyship to LGBT people, and extends its condolences to his family and friends and all those fans that he inspired and entertained around the world.
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Neil Bibby, Dawn Black, Michelle Campbell, Iris Duane, Fulton MacGregor, Liam McArthur, Collette Stevenson, Paul Sweeney