Patrick Stewart, actor known for iconic roles of Jean-Luc Picard and Professor X, dies at 86
The actor’s family said he had been living with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia and asked for donations to dementia charities.
- Sir Patrick Stewart died Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at his Los Angeles home at age 86, following a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia, his family confirmed.
- Born July 13, 1940, in Mirfield, Yorkshire, Stewart joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1966 and spent 16 years building classical training that launched a six-decade career across stage, film, and television.
- Stewart achieved international fame as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" beginning in 1987, then defined Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" franchise from 2000 onward across eight films.
- Beyond acting, Stewart championed domestic violence survivors through the charity Refuge and served as a vocal LGBTQ+ ally, notably through his decades-long friendship with actor Sir Ian McKellen.
- "Avengers: Doomsday," scheduled for December 18, 2026, will feature Stewart's final performance as Professor Xavier, concluding his two-decade tenure within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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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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