Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men actor, dies at 86
The English actor, known for roles in Star Trek: The Next Generation and X-Men films, has passed away.
At a glance
- Patrick Stewart died at age 86
- He played Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation
- He portrayed Professor Charles Xavier in X-Men films
- He was an English actor with extensive stage and film work
Patrick Stewart, an English actor with extensive stage and film credits, has died at the age of 86. He was best known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men film series.
Stewart's career spanned decades in theatre, television and cinema, establishing him as a prominent figure in science fiction entertainment.
Why it matters
Stewart was a defining figure in two major science fiction franchises that shaped popular culture for generations of viewers worldwide.
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