Star Trek actor Patrick Stewart dead at 86

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Star Trek actor Patrick Stewart dead at 86. (2026, October 29). CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/star-trek-patrick-stewart-dead-9.7401818?cmp=rss

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Patrick Stewart, a renowned British stage actor known for his role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek," passed away at the age of 86. The news of his death was confirmed on his Instagram account. This brief article reports the passing without additional details or context.

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Sir Patrick Stewart, the renowned British actor known for roles such as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" films, died at age 86 on October 28, 2026, in his home in Los Angeles. His passing was announced through an Instagram post by his spokesperson, citing a brief battle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. Stewart's career spanned seven decades and earned him multiple Emmys, Golden Globes, and even a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II. He was remembered for his distinctive baritone voice and commanding stage presence in both Shakespearean productions and science fiction roles.

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