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Patrick Stewart, actor known for iconic roles of Jean-Luc Picard and Professor X, dies at 86

The family said he died after a brief battle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, and asked for donations to two charities.

  • On Thursday, Bethesda Game Studios paid tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart following the actor's death at 86 years old, calling him an "inspiration to us all."
  • Stewart died at his home in Los Angeles on October 28 after suffering from Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia, concluding a seven-decade career marked by Emmys and Golden Globes.
  • In The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Stewart portrayed Emperor Uriel Septim VII; despite less than 10 minutes of screen time, Bethesda developed a 90-page document detailing the Emperor's history.
  • Fans rallied on social media to honor the actor's impact on Oblivion's introduction, with one fan noting that Stewart "gave the intro immense gravitas that will never be forgotten."
  • Stewart's family encouraged donations to the Johns Hopkins Alzheimer's Disease Research Center Fund and the Alzheimer's Foundation of America Caregiver Resources, while collaborators William Shatner, Kevin Feige, and Hugh Jackman shared tributes.
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Patrick Stewart, Captain Picard of Star Trek: The next generation and the Charles Xavier of the X-Men died in his home in Los Angeles. He was 86 years old. Talented and acclaimed theatrical actor and then famous movie icon tied to two major roles essentially science fiction, Stewart during a career lasted seven decades [...] The article Patrick Stewart died, farewell to Captain Picard of Star Trek and Professor Xavier of the X-Men: he was 86 yea…

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The death of the actor Patrick Stewart caused grief worldwide. Stewart was best known for his role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the series "Star Trek". Colleagues and fans pay tribute to the British star.

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Film and science fiction lose one of their iconic faces. British actor Patrick Stewart, famous for his roles in "X-Men" and "Star Trek", died at the age of 86. L

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