British actor Patrick Stewart, known for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the 'Star Trek' series and Professor Charles Xavier in the 'X-Men' franchise, passed away at his home in Los Angeles on the 28th at the age of 86.
On the 29th, Stewart's spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak released a statement revealing that he died at home while being cared for by his wife, Sunny, after battling Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. The statement noted that Stewart's resonant voice and unique talent will forever be synonymous with unforgettable performances across all genres.
Born in 1940 in Mirfield, Yorkshire, England, Stewart began his acting career with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) in 1966. He portrayed Captain Picard for seven seasons from 1987 to 1994 in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and appeared in four feature films. He reprised the role in 'Star Trek: Picard,' which aired from 2020 to 2023. Stewart joined the 'X-Men' franchise as Professor Xavier in 2000, continuing the role in subsequent films, including 'Logan' (2017) and 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' (2022).
In 2001, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) and received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in 2010 for his contributions to theater. He was nominated for a Tony Award in 2008 for his performance in 'Macbeth' on Broadway and published his memoir, 'Making It So,' in 2023. Stewart also appears as Professor Xavier in the upcoming 'Avengers: Doomsday,' set to be released in December.
Hugh Jackman, who played Wolverine in 'X-Men,' remembered Stewart as "one of the greats of stage and screen" and a "wonderful friend and human being." William Shatner described Stewart as a friend, colleague, and exceptional actor, noting his intelligence, dignity, and deep humanity in everything from the stage to the bridge of the Enterprise. George Takei wrote on social media, "Rest easy in the heavens, Captain."
Walter Koenig, who portrayed Chekov in the original 'Star Trek' series, also passed away just days prior.
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