British Actor Sir Patrick Stewart Dies at 86
Summary
British actor Sir Patrick Stewart has died at 86, with tributes pouring in from colleagues, fans and fellow actors around the world. Best known for Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor X in X-Men, he leaves behind a seven-decade career across stage, television and film.
Key Points
- British actor Sir Patrick Stewart died at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 86.
- He was best known worldwide for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor X in the X-Men films.
- Stewart’s career spanned seven decades and included major work in Shakespeare, television, film and theater.
- Colleagues including William Shatner, George Takei and Ian McKellen paid tribute to him after his death.
