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Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ star, dead at 86

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Serna, V. (2026, October 29). Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ star, dead at 86. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/29/celebrity-news/patrick-stewart-star-trek-and-x-men-star-dead-at-dead/

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Patrick Stewart, the renowned actor known for his roles in "Star Trek" and "X-Men," has died at age 86 after a brief illness with Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. The actor passed away on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles, surrounded by family, friends, and music. His loved ones issued an emotional statement highlighting the peace and grace he maintained until the end.

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Patrick Stewart, the renowned British actor known for his iconic roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" franchise, died on Wednesday at the age of 86. He passed away at his home in Los Angeles, surrounded by family and friends under the care of his wife, Sunny. According to a statement shared on Stewart's Instagram, he had been battling Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia for a brief period before his death. The announcement highlighted the profound emotional impact that Stewart had on those around him, describing an atmosphere filled with music, prayer, tears, laughter, and deep devotion during his final days.

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🔮 The actor passed away following a brief battle with Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia at his Los Angeles home on Wednesday, according to an Instagram statement. “He has been held in the warm embrace of family and friends, surrounded by live music, prayer, tears, laughter, and the kind of profound emotion that only he could inspire after a lifetime of devotion to us all,” the statement read.

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“We will forever cherish the peaceful ease and reflection on his face, an enduring reminder of his invincible grace,” the statement continued.

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The actor passed away following a brief battle with Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia at his Los Angeles home on Wednesday, according to an Instagram statement. “He has been held in the warm embrace of family and friends, surrounded by live music, prayer, tears, laughter, and the kind of profound emotion that only he could inspire after a lifetime of devotion to us all,” the statement read. uncertain

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“We will forever cherish the peaceful ease and reflection on his face, an enduring reminder of his invincible grace,” the statement continued. asserted

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Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ star, dead at 86

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