Marvel Studios says Stewart played his iconic X-Men role with "extraordinary grace, intelligence, and humanity", while William Shatner said be brought "grace, and a deep sense of humanity to everything he did".

British actor Patrick Stewart, best known for his roles in Star Trek and X-Men, has died at 86 following a battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.

Star Trek and X-Men actor Sir Patrick Stewart has died after a "brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's".

British actor Patrick Stewart, best known for his roles in Star Trek and X-Men, has died at 86 following a battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.

The actor died Wednesday in Los Angeles after "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia, according to a statement posted to his X account.

Sir Patrick Stewart, beloved star of stage and screen who was best known for his roles in the Star Trek and X-Men franchises, has died.

The actor died Wednesday in Los Angeles after “a brief and poignant journey” with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, according to a statement posted to his X account.

The British actor Patrick Stewart has died at age 86 a statement released on Thursday said. Stewart was an acclaimed actor in Britain with the Royal Shakespeare Company before he starred in the beloved…

Patrick Stewart, the British actor renowned for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor X in X-Men, has died at 86. He passed away at his Los Angeles home following a brief illness involving two forms of dementia.

Legendary "Star Trek" and "X-Men" actor Patrick Stewart died at his Los Angeles home at 86 following a battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.

Sir Patrick Stewart, a revered actor best known for his work on Star Trek, has died. He was 86.

The actor died Wednesday in Los Angeles after “a brief and poignant journey” with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, according to a statement posted to his X account.

Patrick Stewart, the Emmy and Tony-winning actor that played Picard in 'Star Trek' and Professor X in 'X-Men', is dead at 86.

Patrick Stewart, the star of various ‘X-Men’ and ‘Star Trek’ projects, is dead at 86. He will be remembered for the gravitas he brought to both the highest of prestige and the most mainstream of hits.

Patrick Stewart, the classically trained stage actor who scaled the Shakespearean canon and added gravitas to a “Star Trek” franchise and the “X-Men” films, has died. He was 86.

One season 4 episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation features the late, great Patrick Stewart's finest performance as Captain Jean-Luc Picard.

One season 4 episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation features the late, great Patrick Stewart's finest performance as Captain Jean-Luc Picard.

Friends, colleagues, and collaborators have taken to social media to share their memories and tributes to the late, great Patrick Stewart.

Friends, colleagues, and collaborators have taken to social media to share their memories and tributes to the late, great Patrick Stewart.

Slashdot readers Cpt_Kirks, eklektic, sconeu, and Vrallis share the unfortunate news of Patrick Stewart's passing. Longtime spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said Stewart died Wednesday at the age of 86 at his home in Los Angeles following "a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy ...

Patrick Stewart, 'Star Trek's' Captain Picard and 'X-Men's Charles Xavier, has died at 86.

Sir Patrick Stewart, beloved for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Professor X, has passed away at 86 following a brief battle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. Celebrities, Entertainment

Star Trek's Captain Picard and X-Men's Professor X died at home in Los Angeles after Alzheimer's and Lewy body dementia, his Instagram said.

From one Enterprise captain to another, Star Trek: TOS star William Shatner honored TNG star and Generations co-star Sir Patrick Stewart.

The greatest piece of comic book movie casting ever was securing Patrick Stewart to play Charles Xavier across multiple X-Men films.

The greatest piece of comic book movie casting ever was securing Patrick Stewart to play Charles Xavier across multiple X-Men films.

Marvel Studios wouldn't be where it is today without Patrick Stewart, so it's only fitting that it's paid its deepest respects to the actor following his death.

Marvel Studios wouldn't be where it is today without Patrick Stewart, so it's only fitting that it's paid its deepest respects to the actor following his death.

This one seriously hurts. Patrick Stewart has passed away at the age of 86, and I absolutely hate writing those words. I've been a huge fan of this man for a long time, and knowing he's gone breaks my heart. I was introduced to Stewart as a kid when I first started watching Star Trek: The Next

Tributes from across the "Star Trek" franchise are pouring in for Sir Patrick Stewart following the news of his death at 86.

Tributes from across the "Star Trek" franchise are pouring in for Sir Patrick Stewart following the news of his death at 86.

On the final episode of 'Star Trek: Picard,' Patrick Stewart gave one final toast to his crew, and said goodbye to his most beloved character.

On the final episode of 'Star Trek: Picard,' Patrick Stewart gave one final toast to his crew, and said goodbye to his most beloved character.

After Patrick Stewart's death at 86, revisit his career in photos, from "Star Trek" to "X-Men," "Avengers: Doomsday" and more.

Patrick Stewart said months before his death that he'd never retire from acting. His final move role arrives in December with 'Avengers: Doomsday.'