After a journey that began in poverty and led him to global fame in theater and cinema, British actor Patrick Stewart passed away at the age of 86. Stewart was known for his roles in Shakespeare's works and achieved worldwide success as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the series "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and as Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" film series.
British actor Patrick Stewart passed away at the age of 86, after a journey that began in poverty in England, leading him to become a major stage actor in Shakespeare's works, before gaining global fame as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the series "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and as Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" film series.
A statement posted on Stewart's account on platform X noted that the actor, who was awarded the title of Sir by Queen Elizabeth II in 2010 in recognition of his contributions to drama, died at his home in Los Angeles.
The statement read, "We announce with great sadness the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart yesterday at his home in Los Angeles, where he was receiving care from his beloved wife Sunny, after a brief and impactful journey with Alzheimer’s and Lewy body dementia."
Stewart started acting at the age of eighteen and received widespread acclaim on stage as a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company since the 1960s. However, his extensive fame did not come until he was chosen at the age of forty-seven to star in "Star Trek: The Next Generation," which aired from 1987 to 1994 as an extension of the original "Star Trek" series that began in the 1960s, while he continued acting even after reaching his eighties.