30 October,2026 09:10 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Patrick Stewart. Pic via X
Legendary actor Patrick Stewart, popularly known for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard on Star Trek: The Next Generation and as Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men franchise, has died at the age of 86. The actor breathed his last in his Los Angeles home. Tributes have been pouring in for the iconic actor ever since.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Stewart died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles. Longtime spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak announced that the actor passed away following "a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia."
Novak wrote, "He has been held in the warm embrace of family and friends, surrounded by live music, prayer, tears, laughter and the kind of profound emotion that only he could inspire after a lifetime of devotion to us all. We will forever cherish the peaceful ease and reflection on his face, an enduring reminder of his invincible grace," as per The Hollywood Reporter.
The news of his passing was also announced on his official social media pages. The post confirmed that the actor, who died at his Los Angeles home, was battling Alzheimer's disease.
Hugh Jackman paid an emotional tribute, writing, "We lost one of the greats of stage and screen today. And, in my book, a tremendous friend and man. I learned so much from him. I will miss you, Patrick Stewart, all of my days."
Marvel Studios also paid tribute to the actor on social media, writing, "All of us at Marvel Studios are deeply saddened by the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart. Sir Patrick brought Professor Charles Xavier to life with extraordinary grace, intelligence, and humanity, defining the character for generations of fans, from X-Men to Logan to Avengers: Doomsday. He was a singular talent, a generous collaborator, and a true gentleman. Our hearts go out to his wife Sunny, his children, his friends, and the countless fans around the world whose lives he touched with his art."
Patrick Stewart was born on July 13, 1940, in Mirfield, Yorkshire, England, to Alfred and Gladys Stewart. His father, Alfred, was a semi-skilled labourer and was a veteran of World War II. He was among the last men evacuated from Dunkirk.
Stewart had decades of classical theatre work in England in the late 1980s under his belt; however, he was unfamiliar with America when he was given command of the U.S.S. Enterprise. He was best known on screen for the portrayal of Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the Star Trek franchise and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films. For his contribution to drama and cinema, Stewart was also knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2010.
He will posthumously be seen in the upcoming Marvel action film, Avengers: Doomsday, reprising his iconic role as Professor Charles Xavier. The film is scheduled to be released on December 17, 2026, in India followed by December 18, 2026, in US.
