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Star Trek Icon Stewart Dies After Dementia Battle
29 Oct
Summary
- Acclaimed actor Patrick Stewart, known for Star Trek and X-Men, has died.
- He passed away at 86 following a battle with dementia.
- His family requests donations to Alzheimer's research centers.
Acclaimed British actor Patrick Stewart, celebrated for his unforgettable portrayals of Captain Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" film franchise, has died at the age of 86. Stewart passed away on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles.
His publicist stated that Stewart's death followed a "brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia." The actor's family has encouraged donations to the Johns Hopkins Alzheimer's Disease Research Center Fund and the Alzheimer's Foundation of America Caregiver Resources in his memory.
Stewart's career began with extensive work in Shakespearean theater, including a long tenure with the Royal Shakespeare Company. He gained international recognition with the debut of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" in 1987, a role he reprised in subsequent films and the series "Star Trek: Picard."
He also garnered a new generation of fans as Professor X in the "X-Men" movies and had numerous other acting credits. Fans will see him as Professor X again in Marvel's upcoming "Avengers: Doomsday," scheduled for release on December 18.
