Patrick Stewart, Star Trek actor and acclaimed thespian, dies aged 86

UK News

• Source: The Guardian
• Category: • Sir Patrick Stewart, the Star Trek: The Next Generation and X-Men actor, has died aged 86 at his home after what his family called "a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia". • Stewart was celebrated for bringing gravitas and complexity to the screen, from playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard on Star Trek to Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films. • Tributes describe how, on Star Trek, Stewart could make anyone feel hopeful for humanity.
• Published: 30 Oct 2026