The Heartwarming Moment Patrick Stewart Surprises Ill Young Fan

Doesn’t it give you a lump in your throat?

This heartwarming moment features ‘X-Men’ and ‘Star Trek’ star Patrick Stewart just before he wowed the crowd at the Dragon Con convention in Atlanta, when he did something else to make everyone realize how cool he is.

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Writing on his Facebook page, photographer James Barker revealed, “The Make-a-Wish foundation made it possible for 10-year-old Dawn, who has a life-threatening illness, to meet Patrick Stewart backstage. He was about to speak to a packed room of 2000 people, but they sat down and he really focused on her; they talked for about 15 minutes. As things are winding down and she and her family are getting ready to go, Dawn unexpectedly throws him this huge hug, and you can see the happiness in both their faces. Bravo Sir Patrick!”

It’s enough to restore your faith in celebrity humanity.

To be fair, this isn’t the first time Patrick has demonstrated his  legendary status via social media.

There was this…

And there was this…

Clearly a ‘Trek’ fan, it looks as though Dawn had her wish well and truly made. You might well say that Patrick “made it so”.

You’ll be able to see Patrick on the big-screen next year in comedy ‘Stuck’. But for now, dab your eyes and enjoy this genuine moment of kindness.

Photos:Twitter/Patrick Stewart/JW Barker Photography