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Patrick Stewart, legendary 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' actor, dies at 86

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Miller, B. (2026, October 29). Patrick Stewart, legendary 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' actor, dies at 86. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/patrick-stewart-legendary-star-trek-x-men-actor-dies-86

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Fox News · collected 2026-10-29 · by Brittany Miller

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Patrick Stewart, renowned British actor famous for roles in "Star Trek" and "X-Men," died at age 86 on Wednesday in Los Angeles. The cause of death was complications from Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia, as announced by his wife Sunny through an Instagram post. Stewart passed away surrounded by family and friends.
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Sir Patrick Stewart, renowned 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 at 86 on October 27, 2026, in Los Angeles. His passing followed a brief struggle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. The news was shared by Stewart’s official social media accounts, confirming that he was surrounded by family and friends, including his wife Sunny, at the time of his death. Stewart’s legacy is celebrated not only for his contributions to science fiction but also his acclaimed stage performances in roles such as Macbeth and Claudius, earning him widespread respect and admiration within the British acting community.

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Stewart died Wednesday at his Los Angeles home, surrounded by family and friends and cared for by his wife, Sunny, following a battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia, the statement said.
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Sir Patrick Stewart, the legendary British actor best known for portraying Captain Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" franchise, has died at 86, according to a statement shared on his Instagram account. uncertain
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Stewart died Wednesday at his Los Angeles home, surrounded by family and friends and cared for by his wife, Sunny, following a battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia, the statement said. asserted
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