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Patrick Stewart, actor known for iconic roles of Jean-Luc Picard and Professor X, dies at 86
His family said the actor died after a brief journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, and asked for donations to dementia charities.
Sir Patrick Stewart died at his Los Angeles home at age 86 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, longtime spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak announced. His family confirmed the death followed a brief journey with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.
The Shakespearean-trained performer gained global stardom as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and Professor Charles Xavier in the 'X-Men' franchise. Stewart built his reputation through 16 years with the Royal Shakespeare Company before achieving sci-fi fame.
Beyond his screen roles, Stewart was a dedicated LGBTQ+ ally and philanthropist. He maintained a decades-long friendship with activist Sir Ian McKellen and served as a patron for Refuge, an organization providing shelter for domestic abuse survivors.
Marvel Studios and co-stars including William Shatner paid tribute to the actor's 'extraordinary grace' and 'humanity.' Stewart is set to make his final screen appearance in 'Avengers: Doomsday,' premiering December 18, 2026.
Honoring his legacy, Stewart's family requested memorial donations to the Johns Hopkins Alzheimer's Disease Research Center Fund and the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. His life and career are documented in his 2023 memoir, 'Making It So.