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.

Ian McKellen has led tributes to Patrick Stewart following his death from Alzheimer's disease, calling him "the most respected and beloved actor of his generation".

The British actor's long and celebrated career took him from Shakespearean stage performances to leading roles in the “Star Trek” and “X-Men” franchises.

William Shatner has issued a statement paying tribute to his fellow Star Trek icon Patrick Stewart following the latter's death at the age of 86.

The distinguished British actor of stage and screen passed away Wednesday (Oct. 28) in Los Angeles.

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

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.

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

Ian McKellen shared a moving tribute to his longtime friend and collaborator Patrick Stewart after his death.

Silver screen legend Patrick Stewart, who gained fans the world over for generations starring in iconic rolls from "Star Trek's" Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" franchise, has died. He was 86. 

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 ...