Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ Actor, Dies at 86

Skip to content The actor, known for his wide breadth of work, passed away after battling Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia October 29, 2026 @ 12:49 PM Actor Patrick Stewart attends "A Life in the Theatre" cast photo call at the Atlantic Theater Company on August 25, 2010 in New York City. (Credit: Jason Kempin/Getty Images) Patrick Stewart, known for beloved roles in “Star Trek” and “X-Man,” has died at the age of 86. The prolific actor died Wednesday after a short battle with Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia his reps shared in a statement. “We announce with great sorrow the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart yesterday at his home in Los Angeles, in the loving care of his beloved wife Sunny, following a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia,” the actor’s official Instagram account posted Thursday. “He has been held in the warm embrace of family and friends, surrounded by live music, prayer, tears, laughter, and the kind of profound emotion that only he could inspire after a lifetime of devotion to us all. We will forever cherish the peaceful ease and reflection on his face, an enduring reminder of his invincible grace.” The statement continued: “His sonorous voice and singular talent will forever be synonymous with indelible performances in every genre. He explored the human condition in all its poetic complexity and brought hope not only to the far reaches of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but into science fiction’s most iconic final frontier aboard the Starship Enterprise.” “His professional accomplishments were humbly matched by his philanthropy and activism on behalf of human rights, survivors of domestic violence, global refugees, veterans’ mental health services, and animal welfare, particularly his cherished foster kitties,” the statement concluded. “He was a Knight, Chancellor, motor sport enthusiast, and lifelong Huddersfield Football fan. He will be remembered for the dignity, compassion and humanity he brought to every role — in his art and life.” More to come…