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- Sir Patrick Stewart died at the age of 86 at his home in Los Angeles.
- His death followed a brief journey with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.
- He achieved international fame starring as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and Professor Charles Xavier in the 'X-Men' films.
- He was a celebrated Shakespearean stage actor and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2010.
Sir Patrick Stewart, the acclaimed British Shakespearean stage and screen actor who achieved global fame for his iconic roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and Professor Charles Xavier in the 'X-Men' film franchise, has died at the age of 86. His death occurred at his home in Los Angeles following a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
Throughout a career that spanned decades, Stewart transitioned from celebrated classical theater performances with the Royal Shakespeare Company to international superstardom in science fiction and fantasy cinema. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in 2010 for his exceptional contributions to drama. Tributes have poured in from across the entertainment world, celebrating his extraordinary talent, gravitas, and enduring legacy.