Actor Patrick Stewart, star of “X-Men” and “Star Trek,” dies

British actor Patrick Stewart, who played Captain Picard in “Star Trek” and Professor X in “X-Men,” died on October 28 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 86 years old.

The New York Times writes about this.

According to the publication, the cause of death was Alzheimer’s disease and dementia with Lewy bodies.

Stewart began his acting career in the theatre. In 1966, he joined the Royal Shakespeare Company, where he performed in classical productions for many years.

The actor gained worldwide fame for his role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the series “Star Trek: The Next Generation”, which began in 1987. He later played this character in several more films, and in 2020 he returned to the role in the series “Star Trek: Picard”.

Stewart is also known for his role as Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men franchise, first appearing in 2000 and later reprising the role in subsequent installments, including Logan.

In addition, the actor played Gurney Halleck in David Lynch’s 1984 film Dune.

Despite his success in Hollywood, Stewart continued to work in the theater. He has repeatedly said that he is proud of the role of Captain Picard, thanks to which he is recognized by millions of viewers around the world.