Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men Actor, Dies at 86
The acclaimed British actor, known for his roles as Captain Picard and Professor X, passed away at his Los Angeles home.
Sir Patrick Stewart, the celebrated British actor renowned for his iconic roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men film series, has died. He was 86.
Stewart died at his home in Los Angeles on October 28, following a battle with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia, according to a statement released on his social media.
His extensive career, which spanned more than seven decades, earned him numerous accolades, including multiple Emmy and Golden Globe awards. He also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
The statement noted that Stewart's "sonorous voice and singular talent will forever be synonymous with indelible performances in every genre."