Patrick Stewart Dies At 86
The acclaimed Star Trek and X-Men actor died at 86 after battling dementia.
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Updated Oct 29, 8:37pm ETActor Sir Patrick StewartPatrick StewartBritish actor (1940–2026) died at 86 at his home in Los Angeles. His death, on Wednesday, October 28, was announced the following day. A spokesperson said he died after a brief journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, diagnoses not previously made public. Before global fame, Stewart spent more than a decade with the Royal Shakespeare CompanyRoyal Shakespeare CompanyBritish theatre company based in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom and built a major Shakespearean stage career. He later became known worldwide as Captain Jean-Luc PicardJean-Luc Picardfictional Star Trek character in Star Trek: The Next Generation. The spokesperson said Stewart died in the loving care of his wife, SunnySunny OzellAmerican singer-songwriter, surrounded by family and friends. His social media accounts asked for memorial gifts to Alzheimer’s groups.
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Left-leaning outlets framed Stewart as a rare performer whose classical force made genre roles feel bigger and more humane. The New York Times emphasized his range across stage, screen, voice work and comedy, while tying Picard to intelligent leadership. The Los Angeles Times lingered on the personal grief of colleagues and fans who valued his warmth and generosity.
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Right-leaning outlets led with Stewart’s stature, but gave more room to affection, service and the illness behind his death. The New York Post cast him as Star Trek’s defining captain, then highlighted his final public message about love. It also used his dementia diagnosis to explain Lewy body dementia and the pain tied to the condition.
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