Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:32pm on 30 Oct 2026,Friday Entertainment
Veteran actor Patrick Stewart has died at 86 at his Los Angeles home, following a brief journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, his publicist announced. Known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men franchise, Stewart amassed more than 150 screen roles during a career spanning theatre, Broadway and cinema. His death prompted tributes from co-stars and colleagues, including Ian McKellen, Hugh Jackman, Rebecca Romijn, William Shatner and George Takei. Marvel Studios also honoured the actor, praising his portrayal of Professor X. Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2010, Stewart leaves a lasting legacy across stage and screen. (PC: Getty Images)
