Star Trek and X-Men Star Sir Patrick Stewart Dies at 86

Acclaimed British actor Sir Patrick Stewart has died at the age of 86. He was widely known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films. A spokesperson said Stewart died at his Los Angeles home on Wednesday after living with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. His family said he was surrounded by his wife, loved ones, music, prayer and reflection. Beyond his screen roles, Stewart built a celebrated six-decade stage career. The Royal Shakespeare Company veteran performed major Shakespeare roles and appeared in acclaimed West End and Broadway productions, including Waiting for Godot and No Man’s Land.

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