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 acclaimed British 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 on his social media acco...

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 ...

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.

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

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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. 

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

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.

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