Sir Patrick Stewart Dies at 86
Sir Patrick Stewart, the British actor known for Star Trek and the X-Men films, has died at his home in Los Angeles aged 86, according to his longtime spokesperson.
Sir Patrick Stewart died on 28 October 2026. He was 86 years old.
He died at home in Los Angeles. His spokesperson gave the news.
Stewart had Alzheimer’s disease. He also had Lewy body dementia.
He played Captain Jean-Luc Picard. The role was in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
He played Professor Charles Xavier. The role was in the X-Men films.
He worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company. He also worked in films and television.
He won two Laurence Olivier awards. He was born in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, in 1940.
He became a knight in 2010. This was for services to drama.
Marvel Studios paid tribute to him. Hugh Jackman also paid tribute.
William Shatner and George Takei also paid tribute.
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