{
  "id": 17194338,
  "title": "Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/patrick-stewart-legendary-actor-of-star-trek-and-x-men-fame-dies-at-86-17194338",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-30T07:42:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261030/patrick-stewart-legendary-actor-of-star-trek-and-x-men-fame-dies-at-86"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Patrick Stewart, the acclaimed actor who brought Shakespearean depth to the \"Star Trek\" and \"X-Men\" franchises, has passed away at the age of 86. The veteran actor, who struggled with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, was found in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Prior to the public disclosure of his diagnoses, Stewart had been quietly battling these conditions. Hugh Jackman, a frequent co-star in the \"X-Men\" franchise, mourned the loss of a \"great\" and \"tremendous friend\" on social media, expressing gratitude for the lessons he learned from Stewart. Known for his roles as Professor Charles Xavier and Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Stewart's career was primarily marked by stage performances, including Shakespearean works and one-man shows such as \"A Christmas Carol.\" His theatrical repertoire also included roles in West End and Broadway productions of Harold Pinter's plays.",
  "summary": "LOS ANGELES — Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the “Star Trek” and “X-Men” franchises, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles , following “a brief and poignant journey” with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said. Stewart’s diagnoses had not been previously disclosed. “We lost one of the…",
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        "published": "2026-10-30T01:34:21.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/patrick-stewart-legendary-actor-of-star-trek-and-x-men-fame-dies-at-86",
        "published": "2026-10-30T06:49:13.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Eurogamer",
        "title": "Games industry honours beloved actor Sir Patrick Stewart, as the legendary Star Trek and X-Men actor passes away",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/games-industry-honours-beloved-actor-sir-patrick-stewart-as-the",
        "published": "2026-10-30T11:35:58.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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