Sir Patrick Stewart, the actor best known for his roles in Star Trek and X-Men, has died at the age of 86. His death follows a short battle with Alzheimer's disease.
It was confirmed that the acting legend died surrounded by his wife Sunny at his home in Los Angeles following a "brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia".
Career Highlights
Stewart was widely recognised for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the Star Trek franchise and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films. His work spanned stage and screen over several decades.
Family and Final Days
The announcement of his death highlighted that he was with his wife at the time of his passing. Further details are expected to follow.
