30.10.2026 01:09
Sad news has come from British actor Patrick Stewart, who won the love of millions of fans with his unforgettable roles in the Star Trek and X-Men series. It has been reported that the 86-year-old actor, etched in memory with the characters Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Professor X, has passed away.
World-famous British actor Patrick Stewart has died at the age of 86. The death of the veteran actor, who brought Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the Star Trek series and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films to life, was announced by the US-based People magazine. Stewart's representative announced that the actor passed away on October 28 at his home in Los Angeles, surrounded by his family.
CAUSE OF DEATH ANNOUNCED
It was stated that Patrick Stewart had long been battling Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. In a statement made by the actor's representative, it was expressed that Stewart spent his final moments with his wife Sunny Ozell and loved ones.
HE BECAME WORLD-FAMOUS WITH STAR TREK
Born on July 13, 1940 in Mirfield, England, Stewart began his career on the theater stage. Stepping into professional acting in 1959, the artist achieved international fame when he took on the role of Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the series Star Trek: The Next Generation in 1987.
Stewart, who appeared in seven seasons of the series, later portrayed his character in four Star Trek films. He also returned to his iconic role with the series Star Trek: Picard, which began airing in 2020.
HE WAS ETCHED IN MEMORIES AS PROFESSOR X IN THE X-MEN FILMS
From the 2000s onward, Stewart won the admiration of moviegoers from different generations by portraying Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men film series. Reaching a wide fan base with his performances in two major science fiction series, the actor was also known for his work in theater, cinema, and television.
Stewart, who was nominated for numerous awards throughout his artistic life, was honored with a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II in 2010 for his contributions to theater and drama.
HE LEFT BEHIND A GREAT ARTISTIC LEGACY
Throughout his career spanning more than sixty years, Patrick Stewart brought numerous characters to life on stage and screen, and took his place among the unforgettable actors in the history of cinema and television, especially with his roles as Captain Picard and Professor X. The death of the veteran actor plunged fans around the world into mourning.