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What films did James T. Kirk appear in?
James Tiberius Jim Kirk is a fictional character in the Star Trek franchise.
What was the first film James T. Kirk appeared in?
James T. Kirk first appears in Star Trek: The Original Series and has been portrayed in numerous films, books, comics, webisodes, and video games.
Who else starred in Star Trek: The Original Series besides James T. Kirk?
Star Trek: The Original Series is set in the Milky Way galaxy, during the 2260s. The ship and crew are led by Captain James T. Kirk, Spock, and Leonard McCoy.

Question: How did they portray Kirk's death?
Self-contained rewrite: How did they portray James T. Kirk's death?