Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men actor, dies at 86
The British actor passed away at his Los Angeles home following a brief illness.
At a glance
- Stewart died at his Los Angeles home on Wednesday
- He was best known for Star Trek and X-Men roles
- Born in Yorkshire, England in 1940
- Death followed illness with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia
Patrick Stewart, the British actor known for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor Charles Xavier in X-Men, has died at age 86. According to a message posted to his Instagram account, Stewart died at his Los Angeles home on Wednesday.
Stewart was born in 1940 in Mirfield, Yorkshire, England. The message indicated his death followed a brief journey with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.
Why it matters
Stewart was one of the most recognisable figures in science fiction television and film, with a career spanning decades across major franchises.
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