Men actor Patrick Stewart dies at 86
Renowned actor Sir Patrick Stewart has passed away at the age of 86 following a battle with Alzheimer's and Lewy Body Dementia. Known for his iconic roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Professor Charles Xavier, he was a celebrated figure in both theater and film.
Why it matters
Stewart's death marks the loss of a significant cultural icon whose work bridged the gap between classical Shakespearean theater and modern science fiction.
Patrick Stewart, who rose from poverty in England to become an accomplished Shakespearean stage actor and then achieved global stardom as the erudite Captain Jean-Luc Picard in TV's Star Trek: The Next Generation and the telepathic Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men movies, has died at the age of 86.
Stewart, knighted in 2010 by Queen Elizabeth II for his contributions to drama, died at his home in Los Angeles, according to a statement on his X account.
"We announce with great sorrow the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart yesterday at his home in Los Angeles, in the loving care of his beloved wife Sunny, following a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia," it said.
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