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Actor Patrick Stewart, star of 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men,' dies at 86
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Patrick Stewart, the British actor widely known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" film franchise, has died at age 86. He passed away on a Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles following diagnoses of Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. His death was confirmed by his longtime spokesperson. Stewart was also recognized for his extensive work in theater, including acclaimed Shakespearean roles, over a career spanning decades.
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- Patrick Stewart died at age 86.
- He died on a Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles.
- He was known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" films.
- His death followed diagnoses of Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.
- He was also an acclaimed stage actor known for Shakespearean roles.
- Stewart was raised by an abusive father.
- His illness was described by his spokesperson as "a brief and poignant journey."