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  "id": 17136396,
  "title": "Patrick Stewart, Shakespearean actor turned ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ star, dies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/patrick-stewart-shakespearean-actor-turned-star-trek-and-x-men-star-17136396",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-29T22:27:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Japan Times",
    "slug": "japan-times",
    "url": "https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/10/30/film/patrick-stewart-obituary/"
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  "account": "Patrick Stewart, a renowned Shakespearean actor who transitioned to become a celebrated star in the realms of \"Star Trek\" and \"X-Men,\" has passed away at the age of 86. Born in poverty-stricken England, Stewart honed his craft on the stage before achieving worldwide acclaim for his portrayal of Captain Jean-Luc Picard in \"Star Trek: The Next Generation\" and the telepathic professor Charles Xavier in the \"X-Men\" film series. The esteemed actor received the honor of knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in 2010 for his significant contributions to the world of drama. Stewart's final moments were spent in his Los Angeles home, surrounded by his beloved wife Sunny, as he bravely battled Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. In a statement shared on his X account, the family announced with a heavy heart the loss of Sir Patrick Stewart, who had embarked on a brief and poignant journey.",
  "summary": "Stewart, 86, died at his home in Los Angeles, according to a statement on his X social media account.",
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        "title": "Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ Actor, Dies at 86",
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        "title": "Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ actor, dies at 86",
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        "title": "Patrick Stewart Dies: Marvel, Kevin Feige Praise ‘X-Men’ Icon For Bringing ‘Charles Xavier to Life With Grace, Intelligence and Humanity’",
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        "title": "Patrick Stewart, Shakespearean actor turned 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' star, dies at 86",
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        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ Captain Picard and ‘X-Men’ actor, dies at 86",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/patrick-stewart-star-trek-captain-picard-and-x-men-actor-dies-at-86",
        "published": "2026-10-29T22:36:06.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Space.com",
        "title": "Patrick Stewart, renowned actor and ‘Star Trek’s’ Captain Picard, dies at 86",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/patrick-stewart-renowned-actor-and-star-treks-captain-picard-dies-at",
        "published": "2026-10-29T23:49:50.000Z"
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