British actor Patrick Stewart, who played Captain Picard in Star Trek and Professor Xavier in X-Men, has died. British actor Patrick Stewart has died at the age of 86, Sky News reports. The channel has not yet provided details on the circumstances of the death. Stewart gained worldwide fame for his role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, which ran from 1987 to 1994. He subsequently returned to this image several times, including in the television series Star Trek: Picard (2020–2023). His other famous role was Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men film series. Stewart was born on July 13, 1940 in Yorkshire, England. He began his acting career in the theatre, performing for many years with the Royal Shakespeare Company. For his contribution to the dramatic arts, Queen Elizabeth II knighted him in 2010. Photo: Star Trek series.

British actor Patrick Stewart, who played Captain Picard in Star Trek and Professor Xavier in X-Men, has died. British actor Patrick Stewart has died at the age of 86, Sky News reports. The channel has not yet provided details on the circumstances of the death. Stewart gained worldwide fame for his role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, which ran from 1987 to 1994. He subsequently returned to this image several times, including in the television series Star Trek: Picard (2020–2023). His other famous role was Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men film series. Stewart was born on July 13, 1940 in Yorkshire, England. He began his acting career in the theatre, performing for many years with the Royal Shakespeare Company. For his contribution to the dramatic arts, Queen Elizabeth II knighted him in 2010. Photo: Star Trek series.