Patrick Stewart, star of 'Star Trek' and 'X men', dies age 86
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Summary
British actor Patrick Stewart has died at 86, according to a statement released Thursday. He was known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and Professor Charles Xavier in the “X-Men” films.Key Facts
- Stewart died at his home in Los Angeles, the statement said.
- The statement said he died after a brief illness involving Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
- His wife, Sunny, was with him, according to the statement.
- Stewart was born in Yorkshire, in northern England.
- He performed with Britain’s Royal Shakespeare Company before building a career on U.S. stages and screens.
- He played Captain Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek: The Next Generation.”
- He played Professor Charles Xavier in several “X-Men” and related Marvel films.
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