Patrick Stewart, actor known for iconic roles of Jean-Luc Picard and Professor X, dies at 86
His family said he died after a brief battle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, and asked for donations to two research charities.
- Sir Patrick Stewart, the acclaimed British stage and screen actor, died at age 86 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at his Los Angeles home, surrounded by his wife, singer-songwriter Sunny Ozell.
- Stewart's spokesperson said he passed away following 'a brief and poignant journey' with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. The family requested memorial contributions to Johns Hopkins Alzheimer's Disease Research Fund and Alzheimer's Foundation of America.
- Stewart achieved global fame originating Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films. He maintained a 16-year tenure with the Royal Shakespeare Company, establishing himself as a classical stage master.
- William Shatner and Hugh Jackman posted tributes, remembering Stewart as a 'tremendous friend and man.' Hetti Barkworth-Nanton, chairwoman of domestic abuse charity Refuge, recognized his decades of advocacy for survivors, work he undertook in honor of his mother.
- Fans will see Stewart reprise his role as Professor Charles Xavier one final time in Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled to premiere December 18, 2026. The posthumous appearance serves as a capstone to his six-decade career spanning classical theater, television, and film.
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Actor Patrick Stewart, known for his roles in the 'X-Men' film series and the TV series 'Star Trek,' passed away on the night of the 28th at his home in Los Angeles, California. He was 86 years old. Foreign media outlets, including CNN, reported his obituary on the 29th through an announcement by his spokesperson, Kelly Bush-Novak. The spokesperson's
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