Sir Patrick Stewart, the acclaimed British actor best known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek" and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men franchise, died on Wednesday, October 28, at his home in Los Angeles, aged 86. His family confirmed that he was battling Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. Stewart's extraordinary career spanned more than six decades across theatre, television and film. A long-standing member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, he has won many prestigious awards and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2010 for his contribution to drama. He is survived by his wife, singer Sunny Ozell, and two children, leaving a lasting legacy as one of Britain's most celebrated actors.

Sir Patrick Stewart, the acclaimed British actor best known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek" and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men franchise, died on Wednesday, October 28, at his home in Los Angeles, aged 86. His family confirmed that he was battling Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. Stewart's extraordinary career spanned more than six decades across theatre, television and film. A long-standing member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, he has won many prestigious awards and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2010 for his contribution to drama. He is survived by his wife, singer Sunny Ozell, and two children, leaving a lasting legacy as one of Britain's most celebrated actors.