Sir Patrick Stewart dies at 86 after battle with Alzheimer’s and Lewy body dementia

Sir Patrick Stewart, the acclaimed British actor celebrated for his performances on stage and his iconic roles in Star Trek: The Next Generation and the X-Men franchise, has died at the age of 86. The actor passed away at his home in Los Angeles on October 28, 2026, following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.A statement shared on Instagram on Thursday, October 29, announced his death, saying he had been surrounded by his family and friends during his final hours.“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,” the statement read.“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…