Tributes follow Sir Patrick Stewart's death at 86
On 30 October, the BBC reported that numerous tributes were held in Los Angeles for Sir Patrick Stewart, who died on 28 October after a brief illness with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. Earlier, the Los Angeles Times announced that the actor died at his home from complications of Alzheimer’s and Lewy body dementia, and CBC confirmed his death following a short illness. The BBC also noted that fellow actors and the Royal Shakespeare Company issued statements honoring his stage and screen career.