Sir Patrick Stewart, renowned for his legendary roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor X in X-Men, has passed away at the age of 86 at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by family.
Stewart received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in 2010 for his contributions to drama, following decades of acclaimed performances on stage and screen.
Stewart died on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at his home in Los Angeles, following what his family described as a “brief and poignant journey” with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
His family announced his death in a statement shared on his social media accounts on Thursday, October 29.