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Star Trek actor Patrick Stewart dead at 86

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Star Trek actor Patrick Stewart dead at 86. (2026, October 29). CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/star-trek-patrick-stewart-dead-9.7401818?cmp=rss

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Patrick Stewart, a renowned British stage actor known for his role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek," passed away at the age of 86. The news of his death was confirmed on his Instagram account. This brief article reports the passing without additional details or context.
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Patrick Stewart, a renowned British actor famous for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" franchise, died at age 86 on October 27, 2026. His passing was announced via Instagram by his wife Sunny following a brief battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia at their home in Los Angeles. Stewart’s career spanned decades of theatrical and cinematic accomplishments, including performances at the Royal Shakespeare Company and roles like Claudius and Macbeth on stage, alongside numerous television and film appearances. His death has been met with tributes from fellow actors such as Ian McKellen and Judi Dench, who praised him for his talent and dedication to acting.

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Star Trek actor Patrick Stewart dead at 86 Patrick Stewart, British stage actor who found fame as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek, has died.
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