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Patrick Stewart, of Star Trek and X-Men fame, dies at 86

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Associated Press. (2026, October 29). Patrick Stewart, of Star Trek and X-Men fame, dies at 86. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3372639/patrick-stewart-star-trek-and-x-men-fame-dies-86

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Patrick Stewart, a renowned actor known for roles in "Star Trek" and "X-Men," died at age 86 on Wednesday in Los Angeles after battling Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia. Though widely recognized for his work as Professor Charles Xavier and Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Stewart's career was predominantly focused on stage acting where he performed across the Shakespearean canon.

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Patrick Stewart, the renowned British actor known for his iconic roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" franchise, died on Wednesday at the age of 86. He passed away at his home in Los Angeles, surrounded by family and friends under the care of his wife, Sunny. According to a statement shared on Stewart's Instagram, he had been battling Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia for a brief period before his death. The announcement highlighted the profound emotional impact that Stewart had on those around him, describing an atmosphere filled with music, prayer, tears, laughter, and deep devotion during his final days.

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Patrick Stewart, of Star Trek and X-Men fame, dies at 86 While best known for his film roles as Professor X and Captain Picard, the veteran actor spent much of his career on stage Patrick Stewart, the classically trained stage actor who scaled the Shakespearean canon and added gravitas to a Star Trek franchise and the X-Men films, has died.

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2026-10-29 · South China Morning Post

Patrick Stewart, of Star Trek and X-Men fame, dies at 86 · assertive framing

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Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following “a brief and poignant journey” with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia, spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said. asserted

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While best known as Professor Charles Xavier and Captain Jean-Luc Picard from the X-Men and Star Trek: The Next Generation series and films, respectively, Stewart spent more of his career onstage than in the X-Mansion or on the USS Enterprise. asserted

Stewart → know → Enterprise