Sir Patrick Stewart, 86, Dies After Battle with Alzheimer’s and Lewy Body Dementia

Sir Patrick Stewart, the veteran actor celebrated for his roles in "Star Trek: The Next Generation," "Star Trek: Picard" and the X-Men films, died on October 28 at his Los Angeles residence after a brief illness involving Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, a representative said.

"We announce with great sorrow the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart yesterday at his home in Los Angeles, in the loving care of his beloved wife Sunny, following a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia," the statement read.

Stewart, 86, was a three-time Olivier Award winner, a Tony Award nominee, and received multiple Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG nominations. He portrayed Captain Jean-Luc Picard for seven seasons of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and later reprised the role in the Paramount+ series "Star Trek: Picard," earning a Critics Choice Super Award for Best Actor in a Science-Fiction/Fantasy Series. His portrayal of Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men franchise spanned eight films, including the upcoming "Avengers: Doomsday."

In addition to his screen work, Stewart authored the memoir "Making It So," which became a New York Times bestseller in 2023, and he was honored with an Audie Award for the audiobook version. His stage career included more than 60 productions with the Royal Shakespeare Company, three Olivier Awards, and an honorary associate artist title from the RSC.

Stewart is survived by his wife, singer Sunny Ozell, his son Daniel Stewart, and his daughter Sophie.