Patrick Stewart, a renowned British actor who gained worldwide fame for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the TV series “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films, has died at the age of 86.
According to Reuters and international media reports, Stewart died on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles, with his wife, Sonny Ezell, by his side. His family said in a statement that he had been battling Alzheimer’s disease and dementia died with Louis’s body.
Stewart, who was knighted in 2010, had also worked in theater for more than six decades, in addition to his enduring roles in film and television, and was considered a well-known figure in British theater.
Following the announcement of his death, a number of colleagues and film figures, including William Shatner, Ian McKellen, and Hugh Jackman, published messages of remembrance for the actor.
