Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ star, dies at 86
British actor Patrick Stewart, best known for his roles in “Star Trek” and “X-Men,” has died at 86, according to a statement posted on his X account, Qazinform News Agency reports.
The statement said Stewart died at his Los Angeles home after living with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. His diagnoses had not previously been disclosed.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which presents the Oscars, also paid tribute on X, praising the humanity Stewart brought to his characters throughout a career spanning more than six decades.
“Even the greatest heroes could be uncertain,” the Academy wrote, adding that “strength could exist alongside vulnerability, and that compassion was never a weakness.”
There was something extraordinary about the way Sir Patrick Stewart could make even the most powerful characters feel profoundly human. Whether commanding the bridge of the Enterprise or guiding a generation of young mutants, Sir Patrick Stewart brought a tenderness to his characters that made us feel we knew them. Behind that unmistakable voice was an actor who understood that even the greatest heroes could be uncertain, that strength could exist alongside vulnerability, and that compassion was never a weakness. Over a career spanning more than six decades, his performances became woven into the lives of generations who grew up watching him. As Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Professor Charles Xavier, and so many others, he left us with characters we loved, lessons we carried, and memories we'll always treasure.
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) October 29, 2026
Earlier, Qazinform explored how Alzheimer’s disease changes life for the whole family, highlighting the challenges faced by people living with the condition and the relatives caring for them.