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Actor Patrick Stewart Dies at 86 After Roles in Star Trek and X-Men
Patrick Stewart has died at 86, his estate said.
The British actor died at his home in Los Angeles after what his estate called a brief journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
He became globally known as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation, which ran for seven seasons and led to films and a later series.
Before that role, Stewart spent years with Britain’s Royal Shakespeare Company and built a career in theatre.
He also played Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films, bringing his stage experience to one of the franchise’s central characters.
His performances helped make both science-fiction and superhero stories credible to audiences who might not have expected them to carry serious drama.
Stewart will appear in Avengers: Doomsday, which the sources say is due for release in December 2026.
Actor Patrick Stewart died at 86, according to the sources.
His estate said he died at home in Los Angeles after a brief journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
Stewart was known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films.
He played Professor X for 26 years and is due to appear in Avengers: Doomsday.
His career also included 16 years with the Royal Shakespeare Company and work on Broadway, film and television.
- Who
- Patrick Stewart, the English actor known for Star Trek and X-Men.
- What
- He died at 86. His estate said he had Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
- When
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026, according to the reports.
- Where
- At his home in Los Angeles.
- Why
- His estate said he had a brief journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
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Stewart made his acting debut in a production of Cyrano de Bergerac at the Theatre Royal in Bristol, England.
Stewart joined the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Stewart was cast as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Stewart played Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men movie.
Stewart is due to appear as Professor X in Avengers: Doomsday.
- Age at death
- 86
- Place of death
- His home in Los Angeles
- Reported conditions
- Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia
- Star Trek role
- Captain Jean-Luc Picard
- X-Men role
- Professor Charles Xavier, played for 26 years
- Upcoming film
- Avengers: Doomsday
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What people are saying
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.
We lost one of the greats of stage and screen today. And, in my book, a tremendous friend and man. I learned so much from him. I will miss you, Patrick Stewart, all of my days.
Sir Patrick Stewart leaves behind an indelible cultural footprint and legacy. Marvel Studios extends its deepest condolences to his family, friends, and fans around the world.