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Walking through Patrick Stewart's career, from celebrated thespian to "Star Trek" icon

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Walking through Patrick Stewart's career, from celebrated thespian to "Star Trek" icon. (2026, October 30). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/walking-through-sir-patrick-stewarts-career-celebrated-thespian-star-trek-icon/

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Chris Kornelis from the Wall Street Journal discusses Sir Patrick Stewart's career on "The Daily Report." The actor, known for his work both on stage and screen, was celebrated as a thespian and knighted by the royal family before his death at age 86.
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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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📰 Patrick Stewart Dies At 86
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Sir Patrick Stewart, the iconic actor, royal knight and thespian, who spent more time on stage than he did on screens, has died at 86.
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2026-10-30 · CBS News
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Sir Patrick Stewart, the iconic actor, royal knight and thespian, who spent more time on stage than he did on screens, has died at 86. asserted
he → spend → 86
Wall Street Journal reporter Chris Kornelis joins "The Daily Report" to discuss his career. asserted
Kornelis → join → career
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