Star Trek legend Sir Patrick Stewart dies aged 86 after ‘brief and poignant journey’ with illness

Beloved British acting legend Sir Patrick Stewart dies aged 86 after dementia battle (Picture: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Sir Patrick Stewart, the beloved British actor best known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films, has died aged 86.

The legendary screen and stage star died at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 28, following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.

His death was confirmed by his longtime spokesperson...