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Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men actor, dies at 86
A spokesperson confirmed Patrick Stewart's death at 86. His career included leading screen roles in Star Trek and X-Men and an extensive stage career.
Patrick Stewart, known for his roles in Star Trek and X-Men and an award-winning stage career, has died at 86, his spokesperson confirmed.
Spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said Stewart died at home on Wednesday. In a statement, Novak said his death followed a brief period with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.
Stewart began playing Enterprise Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation in 1987. The series ran for seven seasons and led to four films featuring Stewart and the show's other cast members. He later returned to the character in Star Trek: Picard, which ran for three seasons.
His theater career included more than 60 Royal Shakespeare Company productions. The company recognized his contributions by naming him an Honorary Associate Artist. Stewart also received three Olivier Awards for performances on the London stage and a Tony nomination for his Broadway work.