Patrick Stewart, star of 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men', dies aged 86
The 86 year old actor died in Los Angeles on Wednesday following "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease.
Actor Patrick Stewart died at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday at the age of 86, according to a post on his official X account. He was best known for his role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard on Star Trek: The Next Generation.
CityNews reports that Stewart passed away surrounded by family following a brief and poignant journey with Lewy Body Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. Deadline also noted his death followed a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Caregiver Resources or the Johns Hopkins Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center Fund, CityNews reports.
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