Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ Star, Dies at 86
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Summary
Actor Patrick Stewart, known for playing Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films, has died at 86. His spokesperson said he died at his Los Angeles home on Wednesday after living with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.Key Facts
- Stewart’s spokesperson, Kelly Bush Novak, described his illness as a brief journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
- Stewart’s family asked people to donate to the Johns Hopkins Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center Fund or the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Caregiver Resources in his memory.
- Before his screen fame, Stewart performed Shakespeare and was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
- He played Captain Jean-Luc Picard for seven seasons of Star Trek: The Next Generation, in four films, and in Star Trek: Picard.
- Stewart also played Professor Charles Xavier across the X-Men film franchise.
- His other credits included Excalibur, Dune, Logan, The Lion in Winter, Blunt Talk, and American Dad!.
- Stewart is set to reprise Professor X in Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for release on December 18.
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