Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men Actor, Dies at 86
The acclaimed British actor passed away at his Los Angeles home after a battle with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Sir Patrick Stewart, the iconic British actor renowned for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" film series, has died at the age of 86.
Stewart passed away on Wednesday at his residence in Los Angeles, according to a statement from his spokesperson, Kelly Bush Novak. The cause of death was attributed to "a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia."
The actor achieved international recognition for his portrayal of Captain Picard, a role he originated in the television series "Star Trek: The Next Generation" from 1987 to 1994. He later reprised the character in a subsequent series, "Star Trek: Picard," which ran from 2020 to 2023, as well as in several "Star Trek" films.
Stewart also garnered critical acclaim for his performance as the telepathic mutant Professor X in the "X-Men" franchise, appearing in films between 2000 and 2017. Beyond his prominent film and television work, Stewart was a classically trained stage actor with a distinguished career performing Shakespearean roles.
Stewart was married three times, most recently to Sunny Ozell in 2013.
