The star of "X-Men" and "Star Trek" is dead American actor Patrick Stewart has died at the age of 86. He gained widespread fame for his role as Professor Charles Xavier, also known as Professor X, in the X-Men franchise. Stewart's other iconic role was as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation. The actor also starred in the new Avengers movies.

The star of "X-Men" and "Star Trek" is dead American actor Patrick Stewart has died at the age of 86. He gained widespread fame for his role as Professor Charles Xavier, also known as Professor X, in the X-Men franchise. Stewart's other iconic role was as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation. The actor also starred in the new Avengers movies.