British actor Sir Patrick Stewart, famous for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the series “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and Professor Charles Xavier in the “X-Men” film franchise, has died at the age of 86.
Modern.az reports that the actor passed away at his home in Los Angeles on October 28. This was reported to “The Guardian” by Kelly Bush Novak, who had been his personal representative for many years.
According to his representative, Patrick Stewart's last days were spent battling Alzheimer's disease and Lewy p dementia. She stated in her announcement that the actor was surrounded by family members and friends, with music playing and prayers being offered in his final moments.
Patrick Stewart was born on July 13, 1940, in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, England.
His acting career spanned over 60 years. Before gaining international fame, he worked on the theater stage for many years, performing various roles in plays based on William Shakespeare's works.
The actor joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1966 and collaborated with this collective for approximately three decades.
The role that brought Stewart worldwide fame was Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the spaceship “Enterprise” in the series “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” which aired from 1987 to 1994.
He also portrayed the beloved character in feature films and the series “Star Trek: Picard.”
Patrick Stewart's other famous character was Professor Charles Xavier, who possessed telepathic abilities and was the founder of the X-Men.
The actor portrayed this character in several films of the franchise for over twenty years, becoming one of the most recognized actors in the Marvel cinematic universe.
In 2010, Patrick Stewart was knighted for his services to dramatic art.
