Sir Patrick Stewart, Star Trek’s Captain Picard and X-Men’s Professor X, dies

British actor Sir Patrick Stewart died at 86 at his home in Los Angeles after living with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, his family announced.

British actor Sir Patrick Stewart has died at the age of 86, following a career spanning more than six decades across Shakespearean theater and some of the best-known science-fiction and superhero franchises.

In a statement, his family said Stewart died on October 28 at his home in Los Angeles, United States, after a “short and poignant journey” with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. The family asked people to donate to Alzheimer’s research instead of sending flowers.

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From Shakespeare’s stage to commanding the Enterprise

Stewart was born on July 13, 1940, in the town of Mirfield in England’s Yorkshire county. He worked for many years with the Royal Shakespeare Company before gaining worldwide fame as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the series “Star Trek: The Next Generation” from 1987 to 1994, then appearing in four feature films and returning to the role in “Star Trek: Picard” from 2020 to 2023.

Professor X for the ninth time

Stewart portrayed Professor Charles Xavier, the mentor of the mutants in the “X-Men” franchise, beginning in 2000. He is expected to reprise the role for the ninth and final time in “Avengers: Doomsday,” scheduled for release next December.

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Stewart was knighted in 2010 in recognition of his services to drama. He was nominated for Emmy Awards for works including “Moby-Dick” and “Hamlet,” and for a Tony Award for his role in “Macbeth.” He had been married since 2013 to American singer Sunny Ozell and had two sons.