Depending on where you fall in the generational divides and how deeply you are into the world of science fiction and comic book lore, Sir Patrick Stewart will always be Captain Jean-Luc Picard of Star Trek or Professor Charles Xavier of X-Men .

Sadly, however you came to distinguish the legendary actor, you were likely flabbergasted to hear news of his passing. Stewart passed at the age of 86 on October 28, following a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. The statement from his rep reads:

“We announce with great sorrow the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart yesterday at his home in Los Angeles, in the loving care of his beloved wife Sunny, following a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia,” the statement reads. “He has been held in the warm embrace of family and friends, surrounded by live music, prayer, tears, laughter, and the kind of profound emotion that only he could inspire after a lifetime of devotion to us all.…