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Sir Patrick Stewart, who played Professor X, has died at age 86.
The actor reportedly died following what his spokesperson described as a “brief and poignant journey” with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
The British stage and screen legend, best known for portraying Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men franchise, died yesterday (October 28) at his Los Angeles home, following a reported battle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
Hugh Jackman, William Shatner, Famke Janssen and other stars have joined those remembering the celebrated actor and his lasting impact on film, television and theatre.