Sir Patrick Stewart, 86, dies in Los Angeles
British actor Sir Patrick Stewart died at his Los Angeles home on 28 October, aged 86, from complications of Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. The death was confirmed on 29 October. The Los Angeles Times first reported the news, noting Stewart’s iconic performances as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek” and Professor Charles Xavier in the “X-Men” films.