Patrick Stewart, renowned actor and ‘Star Trek’s’ Captain Picard, dies at 86

Sir Patrick Stewart, the distinguished British actor of stage and screen, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, in Los Angeles at age 86. Renowned for his legendary roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor Charles Xavier in X-Men, the actor's death followed battles with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. The loss of the beloved performer marks the end of a significant career spanning multiple iconic franchises and prestigious theatrical productions across the globe.