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 journey 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 Wednesday at his Los Angeles home at 86, his family confirmed. He passed away following a brief journey with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.
- Spanning more than 60 years, Stewart's career began with the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1966 before he achieved global fame through iconic roles in 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' franchises.
- Best remembered as Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Professor Charles Xavier, Stewart dedicated over a decade to humanitarian work, particularly supporting domestic abuse survivors through the charity Refuge, rooted in his childhood experiences.
- Marvel Studios and longtime collaborator William Shatner led industry tributes, praising Stewart's "intelligence, grace, and a deep sense of humanity" that defined his work across stage and cinema.
- The actor's final screen appearance as Xavier is scheduled for December 18, 2026, release of 'Avengers: Doomsday,' marking a posthumous conclusion to his two-decade tenure in the role.
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