Patrick Stewart dies: Star Trek and X-Men star was 86
Renowned actor Sir Patrick Stewart, famous for his roles in Star Trek and X-Men, has passed away at age 86. He died at his Los Angeles home following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
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Stewart was a cultural icon whose six-decade career left a lasting impact on global cinema and television.
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Share article Star Trek and X-Men star Patrick Stewart has died aged 86.
The legendary actor passed away at his Los Angeles home on Wednesday following a brief and private battle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, a statement on his Instagram page confirmed.
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“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,” Kelly Bush Novak, his longtime spokesperson, said in a statement.
“He has been held in the warm embrace of family and friends, surrounded by live music, prayer, tears, laughter, and the kind of profound emotion that only he could inspire after a lifetime of devotion to us all.
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