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Legendary actor Sir Patrick Stewart dies aged 86

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Place, T. (2026, October 29). Legendary actor Sir Patrick Stewart dies aged 86. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/sir-patrick-stewart-death-star-trek-x-men-b1302877.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-29 · by Tom Place

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Sir Patrick Stewart, known for his roles in "Star Trek" and "X-Men," died at age 86 in his Los Angeles home. His spokesperson, Kelly Bush Novak, announced that he passed away after a brief illness involving Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia. This is an ongoing news story and may be updated with further details.
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Patrick Stewart, a beloved 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* films, died on Wednesday at the age of 86. According to a statement shared on his Instagram account, Stewart passed away in his Los Angeles home after battling Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. He was surrounded by family and friends, including his wife Sunny, who provided care during his final days. The actor's death marks the end of an illustrious career spanning decades and multiple cultural milestones.

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He died at his Los Angeles home following a “brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia”, longtime spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak announced.
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Legendary actor Sir Patrick Stewart dies aged 86 · assertive framing

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Star Trek and X-Men actor Sir Patrick Stewart has died, aged 86. asserted
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He died at his Los Angeles home following a “brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia”, longtime spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak announced. asserted
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