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The acting legend defined by Yorkshire who 'loved it to the end'

The acting legend defined by Yorkshire who 'loved it to the end'
BBC News Friday 30 October 2026, 12:35 UTC 1 min read
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Tributes have been paid to the legendary Star Trek actor Sir Patrick Stewart, who was born in Mirfield.

Tributes have been paid to the legendary Star Trek actor Sir Patrick Stewart, who was born in Mirfield.
Yorkshire (LOCATION) Patrick Stewart (PERSON) Mirfield (LOCATION)
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