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The Next Generation' Actor Was 86
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- Sir Patrick Stewart, renowned for his roles in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Picard, and the X-Men franchise, passed away on October 28 at age 86 after battling Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
- Stewart had a distinguished career spanning nearly six decades, earning multiple awards including three Olivier Awards, a Tony nomination, and several Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG nominations.
- He was best known for portraying Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Professor Charles Xavier, with his final performance as Xavier set for the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday.
- Beyond screen acting, Stewart was celebrated for his extensive stage work with the Royal Shakespeare Company and Broadway, and he was knighted in 2010 for his services to drama.
- Stewart is survived by his wife Sunny Ozell, son Daniel Stewart, and daughter Sophie, and is remembered for his advocacy on social justice issues and his lasting impact on theater and popular culture.
