‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ star Sir Patrick Stewart has died

The legendary actor was 86.

Memorial Service Takes Place For Theatre Great Sir Peter Hall OBE LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: British actor Sir Patrick Stewart arrives at Westminster Abbey for a memorial service for theatre great Sir Peter Hall OBE on September 11, 2018 in London, England. Sir Peter Hall was the former director of the National Theatre and founder of the Royal Shakespeare Company. He died on September 11, 2017 aged 86. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images) (Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

By Jimmy Larrabee

October 29, 2026 at 4:11 pm EDT

Hollywood is mourning the loss of legendary actor Sir Patrick Stewart. The actor was best known for his roles as Jean-Luc Picard in ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ and as Professor Charles Xavier in the ‘X-Men’ movie franchise.

According to a post on his official Instagram account, Stewart died at his home in Los Angeles yesterday after a brief battle with Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.