Star Trek's Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Sir Patrick Stewart, dies

Sir Patrick Stewart, the British actor famous for portraying Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor Charles Xavier in X-Men, died at the age of 86 at his home in Los Angeles on October 28. His spokesperson, Kelly Bush Novak, confirmed his passing.

Stewart had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia and was under the care of his wife, singer-songwriter Sunny Ozell. A statement shared on his social media accounts described the presence of family and friends around him, engaging in music, prayer, and laughter during his final moments.

Stewart's career spanned decades, beginning with the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1966, where he took on roles such as Oberon and Shylock. His breakout role came in 1987 with Star Trek: The Next Generation, which ran for seven seasons and led to four feature films.

He later reprised his role in the series Star Trek: Picard.