Patrick Stewart, legendary actor known for ‘X-Men’ and ‘Star Trek,’ dies at 86
Death confirmed by representative
Stewart’s longtime spokesperson, Kelly Bush Novak, confirmed his death in a statement provided to NBC News on Thursday. She said he died at his home in Los Angeles at 86. Novak described the announcement as being made with “great sorrow.” Her statement said Stewart’s death followed a brief journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
Family was by his side
The statement said Stewart was in the care of his wife, Sunny, when he died. It described her as his beloved wife.
Career spanned major franchises
Stewart’s career included playing Professor X in the “X-Men” film series and Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in the “Star Trek” franchise. Both roles were described as iconic. The announcement of his death connected his well-known screen career with the diagnoses that preceded his passing. Stewart was 86.
Key points
- Patrick Stewart died at 86, his longtime spokesperson confirmed.
- He had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
- Stewart died at his Los Angeles home while in the care of his wife, Sunny.
- His career included Professor X in “X-Men” and Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek.”