Veteran Actor Patrick Stewart Dies at Age 86

The South China Morning Post reports that Patrick Stewart, recognized for his roles as Professor X and Captain Picard, has passed away at the age of 86 at his Los Angeles residence. His passing was attributed to Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia.

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Based on reporting by South China Morning Post:

According to a statement shared on social media, Patrick Stewart, who was known for his stage work and his global fame from portraying Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films, has died at 86 years old. The veteran actor, who was knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 2010 for his contributions to drama, died at his residence in Los Angeles. The announcement indicated that Sir Patrick Stewart passed away while under the loving care of his wife, Sunny, after a brief and poignant period marked by Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia.

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