Star Trek and X-Men actor Patrick Stewart dies at 86
The gist
British actor Patrick Stewart, 86, died at his Los Angeles home from Alzheimer's and Lewy body dementia.
He played Capt. Picard and Professor Xavier across decades of film and TV.
How it unfolded
- Oct 28, 2026Stewart died at his home in Los Angeles at age 86 from Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia, with his wife Sunny at his side.
- Oct 29, 2026His longtime spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak announced the death, and a post on his social media channels confirmed it.
- Oct 29, 2026News outlets including CBS News, NBC News, The Hollywood Reporter and Variety reported the death.