Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-men icon, dies at 86
British actor Patrick Stewart, celebrated for his roles as Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men film series and Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek, has died at the age of 86, according to a statement released on Thursday, October 29th. His team announced the news.
Stewart had been living with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
Lewy body dementia is a neurodegenerative disease that typically appears after age 50, causing memory loss, hallucinations, spatial perception problems, motor issues leading to stiffness and falls.
Born on July 13, 1940, in Mirfield, Yorkshire, England, Patrick Stewart began his career in amateur theater at the age of 12 and attended the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in 1957.
He joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1966, establishing a strong reputation on stage for over fifteen years. Stewart achieved international recognition portraying Captain Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek: The Next Generation” (1987-1994), followed by appearances in several films and the series “Star Trek: Picard.”
He also became a popular figure in film as Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men franchise, beginning in 2000. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2010 for his services.
Stewart was residing in Los Angeles at the time of his death.
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