Patrick Stewart dies at 86
Patrick Stewart died Wednesday. He played Captain Picard and Professor Xavier. He had Alzheimer's and Lewy body dementia.
The British actor passed away at his home in Los Angeles. Stewart changed from a classical theatre veteran to a sci-fi icon.
Stewart played Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation, starting in 1987. The show's creator had doubts about casting a bald British actor.
But Stewart won him over. He stayed for seven seasons and four films.
Patrick Stewart later played Professor Charles Xavier in seven X-Men films. Stewart worked alongside Ian McKellen.
His longtime spokesperson said he was surrounded by family and friends during his final days.
- 86
- Age at death
- September 1987
- TNG premiere
- seven, plus four films
- TNG seasons
- seven
- X-Men films
Why it mattersHe shaped two beloved sci-fi franchises. Millions of fans across generations worldwide loved his work.
AustraliaAustralian fans of Star Trek and X-Men who grew up with his performances are mourning the loss of an actor who defined their favourite stories.
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