Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men actor, dies at 86
The British actor passed away at his Los Angeles home after a short illness, leaving a legacy in film and television.
At a glance
- Patrick Stewart died at age 86 at his Los Angeles home after a short illness
- He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia
- The British actor was renowned for roles in Star Trek and X-Men franchises
- He made several visits to the UAE during his lifetime
Patrick Stewart, the Yorkshire-born actor best known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films, has died at the age of 86. According to his family, he passed away at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday in the care of his wife, Sunny Ozell, following a short illness involving Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.
Tributes have been received from across Hollywood and the entertainment industry. During his career, Stewart made several visits to the United Arab Emirates, where he attended events including the Dubai International Film Festival and visited cultural venues such as the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Why it matters
Stewart was one of the most recognisable actors in television and film history, with a career spanning decades in major franchises that reached global audiences.
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