Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ Captain Picard and ‘X-Men’ actor, dies at 86
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Summary
British actor Patrick Stewart, known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and Professor Charles Xavier in the “X-Men” films, has died at 86. His spokesperson said he died in Los Angeles on Wednesday after living with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.Key Facts
- Stewart spent much of his career performing Shakespeare and other classic plays onstage.
- He was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company for 14 years.
- His 2007 portrayal of Macbeth earned him his only Tony Award nomination.
- “Star Trek: The Next Generation” ran for seven seasons and 178 episodes.
- Stewart first played Professor Charles Xavier in the 2000 film “X-Men” and later returned to the role in several films.
- Queen Elizabeth II knighted Stewart in 2010.
- Stewart served as an ambassador for the International Rescue Committee.
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