Actor Patrick Stewart died at 86 at his Los Angeles home
Patrick Stewart, the “Star Trek” and “X-Men” actor, has died at 86. His spokesperson, Kelly Bush Novak, confirmed his death Thursday. Stewart died Wednesday at his Los Angeles home after a brief journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. He is set to appear posthumously in “Avengers: Doomsday” in December.
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Actor Patrick Stewart, known for his roles in “Star Trek” and “X-Men,” died at 86. He died Wednesday, Oct. 28, at his Los Angeles home, USA Today reported. His spokesperson, Kelly Bush Novak, announced the death Thursday and described Stewart’s illness as “a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.” Novak said he was surrounded by family and friends, live music and prayer. Stewart played Captain Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and Professor Charles Xavier in the “X-Men” films. Trained as a Shakespearean actor, he was knighted in 2010 and advocated for domestic violence prevention, NPR reported. USA Today reported that he is survived by his third wife, musician Sunny Ozell, and two children. Stewart is set to appear posthumously as Xavier in Marvel’s “Avengers: Doomsday,” scheduled for release in December.
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- YouTube — 'Star Trek,' 'X-Men' star Patrick Stewart dies at 86
- National Public Radio — Patrick Stewart, 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' star, dies at 86 : NPR
- USA Today — Patrick Stewart cause of death was Lewy body dementia, Alzheimer's
- NBC News — Iconic actor Patrick Stewart, known for ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men,’ dies at age 86
- The Express Tribune — Patrick Stewart dies at 86: 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' actor’s cause of death and estimated net worth
- usmagazine.com — Patrick Stewart Had 'Nonexistent' Relationship With Kids
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