‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ star Patrick Stewart dead at 86
Patrick Stewart, the British actor best known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek” and Professor Charles Xavier in the “X-Men” films, has died, according to a statement posted to his social media accounts. He was 86.
Stewart died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles after living with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, the statement said. He was in the care of his wife, Sunny Ozell, and surrounded by family and friends.
“We will forever cherish the peaceful ease and reflection on his face, an enduring reminder of his invincible grace,” the statement said.
Stewart was born on July 13, 1940, in Mirfield, Yorkshire, England. He joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1966 and built a career on the stage before becoming known to audiences around the world.
In 1987, he took command of the starship Enterprise as Picard in “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” The series ran for seven seasons until 1994, and Stewart returned as Picard in four feature films. He reprised the role in “Star Trek: Picard,” which concluded in 2023.
Stewart gained another generation of fans as Professor Charles Xavier, the leader of the X-Men, beginning with the first “X-Men” film in 2000. He returned to the role in several films, including “Logan” and “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.”
He is set to appear again as Xavier in “Avengers: Doomsday,” scheduled for release on December 18.
His other screen work included “Dune” and the animated series “American Dad!,” in which he voiced CIA Deputy Director Avery Bullock. He also continued to perform on stage and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2010 for services to drama.
The statement remembered Stewart’s advocacy on behalf of survivors of domestic violence, refugees, veterans and animal welfare. A lifelong Huddersfield Town soccer fan, he is survived by his wife and two children.
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