Veteran Star Trek actor Sir Patrick Stewart died in Los Angeles, California, on October 28. He was 86. U.S. media outlet Variety allegedly used the phrase “bald-headed” to describe Stewart before editing it out. However, social media users took screenshots of the original article and online posts to call Variety out.“Patrick Stewart, the bald-headed English actor with impressive stage and film credits who will nevertheless be remembered most for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard on “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and as Professor Charles Xavier in the “X-Men” films, died Wednesday at his Los Angeles home. He was 86,” the original tribute read.Several netizens slammed Variety for its poor choice of words. Threads user @aegidiusdesigns asked if English actor, comedian, and TV host James Corden wrote the eulogy. Corden is known for his on-stage spat with Sir Patrick Stewart at the 2010 Glamour Awards.“Did James Corden write this or…?” the comment read.A netizen calls out Variety for describing Sir Patrick Stewart as "bald-headed."Many people joined the conversation and shared similar reactions.“The bald head to me is his signature. But probably should have left that out,” a fan wrote.“That’s what happens when you use a computer to write for you,” one person claimed.“It’s actually a direct quote from some entertainment company introducing Patrick Stewart as the captain of the new show. It’s a reference with nuance and depth behind it, but Variety steals surface quotes with no context,” another individual stated.Others continued to weigh in.“Note to my family: no matter what I may achieve or how many of my books may be made into successful blockbuster movies, do not under any circumstances allow @variety to write my obituary,” a Threads user noted.“Oh, f**k the f**king f**k off. The man was a legend of stage and screen in so many different ways. ‘Bald-headed’ is NOT how he will be remembered!” a fan commented.“Okay, he and McKellen were a humorous duo, but this is senseless to try to be funny for this kind of post. If you are his friend and writing a eulogy that’s acceptable, but not a media company... w*tf,” another netizen opined.Variety has yet to address the backlash/controversy.James Corden hasn’t spoken about Sir Patrick Stewart’s demise. In 2010, Corden hosted the Glamour Awards with his hands in his pockets. Sir Patrick later went on stage and told him:“From where I was sitting, I could see your belly.”Corden replied:“You could see my belly. I can see you dying right now.”Elsewhere during the award show, James Corden added that he felt “bad” for those who haven’t “seen my belly” and asked for a taxi to escort an “old man” back home. After the show, the comedian told reporters:“I found it quite disappointing. You should ask him about it, but I'm certain he's left.”Exploring the circumstances surrounding Sir Patrick Stewart’s deathOn October 29, Sir Patrick Stewart’s longtime publicist Kelly Bush Novak announced his death. Later, the actor’s social media accounts wrote a tribute:“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.” View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe statement further mentioned:“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. We will forever cherish the peaceful ease and reflection on his face, an enduring reminder of his invincible grace.”The eulogy also mentioned his personal and professional achievements and noted that his activism and philanthropy were “humbly matched.”In his final interview in July with TV Insider celebrating the 60th anniversary of Star Trek, Sir Patrick Stewart said:“As any actor my age will tell you, there are fewer and fewer available roles as we get older. That being said, I still continue to receive interesting offers and I love being challenged by new work… I can’t imagine ever officially ‘retiring.’ I’ll always and forever be an actor.”Sir Patrick Stewart is survived by his wife and singer-songwriter Sunny Ozell and his two children, Daniel and Sophie, whom he shared with his first wife, Sheila Falconer.