Captain Picard and Professor X: Patrick Stewart has died at 86
The British actor died on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles, his family said. He became world-famous with 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and the 'X-Men' films.
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Sir Patrick Stewart has died. The British actor died on Wednesday at the age of 86 at his home in Los Angeles, surrounded by family and friends. His family announced the news in a statement published on his Instagram account and issued through his longtime spokeswoman. According to the family, he had Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. He is survived by his wife Sunny Ozell, whom he married in 2013, and two children.
Born in Mirfield, England, in 1940, Stewart came from the stage: for many years he was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and won two Laurence Olivier Awards. He became world-famous as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation', a role he continued in four feature films and, from 2020, in three seasons of 'Star Trek: Picard'. From 2000 he played Professor Charles Xavier in the 'X-Men' films, including 'Logan' (2017). He was knighted in 2010.
His return as Charles Xavier had been announced for 'Avengers: Doomsday', which opens in German cinemas on 16 December. Marvel Studios, producer Kevin Feige and 'Logan' director James Mangold paid tribute, as did William Shatner, Captain Kirk of the original series.