George Takei sat backstage preparing for his performance of Allegiance, the play he has describes as his legacy project and the production he spent nearly a decade making a reality.

No doubt he was putting on make up and getting into characters, but he couldn’t help but monitor the news of the deadly attacks in Paris.

Before he went on stage, Takei, who has been widely recognized both as an activist and humanitarian, spoke out about the crisis.

I'm writing this backstage at Allegiance, my heart heavy with the news from Paris, aching for the victims and their… Posted by George Takei on Friday, November 13, 2015

“I’m writing this backstage at Allegiance, my heart heavy with the news from Paris, aching for the victims and their families and friends.



“There no doubt will be those who look upon immigrants and refugees as the enemy as a result of these attacks, because they look like those who perpetrated these attacks, just as peaceful Japanese Americans were viewed as the enemy after Pearl Harbor. But we must resist the urge to categorize and dehumanize, for it is that very impulse that fueled the insanity and violence perpetrated this evening.



“Tonight, hold your loved ones, and pray or wish for peace, not only from guns and bombs, but from hatred and fear. If it is our freedom and joy they seek to destroy, give them not that victory. Against the forces of darkness and terror, love and compassion shall always prevail. ‪#‎JeSuisParis‬”



He also posted a picture of the thousands who took to the streets after the Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris less than a year ago.

“When terrorists attacked the Charlie Hebdo satirical weekly back in January, Parisians poured into the streets and responded this way. To the terrorists out there today, all freedom loving people repeat: We. Are. Not. Afraid,” Takei reminded his nine million Facebook followers.

Perhaps Uncle George’s most poignant post about the attack was his reminder that there are good people out there doing wonderful things. He posted a homage to Mister Rogers.