GoKawiilActor Patrick Stewart, known for Star Trek and X-Men, dies at 86
Patrick Stewart, famed for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films, has died at age 86. A statement on his Instagram account said he passed away at his Los Angeles home after what it described as a brief battle with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. Stewart, knighted in 2010, began his career in British theater before becoming a global screen icon.
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Stewart's death marks the loss of one of the most recognizable actors in science fiction and fantasy, whose decades-long run as Picard helped define Star Trek for a generation of fans. His passing is likely to prompt tributes across both the Star Trek and X-Men fan communities, given his enduring presence in both franchises.
- Patrick Stewart died at 86 in his Los Angeles home.
- His family's statement cited Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.
- He was best known for playing Captain Picard in Star Trek and Professor X in X-Men.
Source: theverge.com — Emma Roth, 2026-10-29
Published there as: “Patrick Stewart has died at age 86”
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