‘X-Men’ Star Patrick Stewart Has Died

Legendary Hollywood actor Patrick Stewart has passed away. He breathed his last on October 28 at his home in Los Angeles, USA, at the age of 86. The British actor was globally renowned for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ and Professor Charles Xavier in the ‘X-Men’ film series.

A statement released on Instagram revealed that he passed away following a brief battle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. Stewart portrayed Picard in the series ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ from 1987 to 1994. He later appeared in ‘Star Trek’ feature films and in the series ‘Star Trek: Picard,’ which aired from 2020 to 2023.

Additionally, he began his portrayal of Professor Xavier in the 2000 film ‘X-Men’ and went on to reprise the role in several subsequent movies. Throughout his long and distinguished career, Stewart received four Emmy Award nominations, won three Olivier Awards, and earned a Tony Award nomination. Beyond his work in film and television, he was equally accomplished on the stage. Outside of acting, he was dedicated to various causes, including human rights, the welfare of refugees and victims of torture, mental health support for military veterans, and animal welfare.