Veteran actor Sir Patrick Stewart has died at the age of 86 following a brief battle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, according to a statement shared on his Instagram account.
He passed away on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles, under the loving care of his wife, Sunny.
Stewart was best known for portraying Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and also appeared in major productions including X-Men, The Avengers and Logan. His final on-screen performance was in Avengers: Doomsday.
Born in Yorkshire in 1940, he began his career with the Royal Shakespeare Company before going on to build a six-decade career spanning film, television and Broadway.
He is survived by his wife and two children, Daniel and Sophie.
Marvel Studios expressed its sadness over his passing, describing him as “a singular talent, a generous collaborator, and a true gentleman.”
