Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ Star, Dies at 86.

British actor Sir Patrick Stewart, widely recognised for his roles in Star Trek: The Next Generation and the X-Men film franchise, has died at the age of 86, his family announced today .

Stewart died at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday following what his family described as a “brief and poignant journey” with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, according to a statement shared on his social media accounts.

The veteran actor gained international recognition for portraying Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation, which aired from 1987 to 1994. He also played Professor Charles Xavier, popularly known as Professor X, in the X-Men films, becoming a familiar face to audiences across generations.

Beyond his success in film and television, Stewart built an acclaimed career in theatre. He spent 14 years with the Royal Shakespeare Company, performing in numerous classical productions and earning recognition for his interpretations of Shakespearean characters.

His contributions to drama earned him a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in 2010.

Stewart’s death marks the end of a career spanning more than six decades, during which he established himself as one of Britain’s most respected stage and screen actors.

He is survived by his wife, Sunny Ozell, and his two children.