Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men star, dies at 86

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British actor Patrick Stewart, best known as Jean-Luc Picard in the Star Trek franchise and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films, died at his home in Los Angeles at age 86. His family said he had "a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia". An acclaimed stage actor with the Royal Shakespeare Company before his screen fame, Stewart married three times and had two children. Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei were among those paying tribute.

Why it matters：Stewart bridged classical theatre and global pop culture, and his death is a cultural milestone for the franchises that reshaped science fiction on screen.

Key points

  • He died at his home in Los Angeles at 86.
  • He had Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.
  • He previously performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

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