The X-Men and Star Trek star Patrick Stewart passed away on October 28, 2026, at the age of 86. The actor's death has left his fans heartbroken as he was loved for his performances as Jean-Luc Picard and Professor Charles Xavier in Star Trek and X-Men projects, respectively.Stewart passed away at his home in Los Angeles after battling Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.Patrick Stewart passes away after brief health issueAs Deadline reports, Patrick Stewart's representatives announced his death in a public statement. The statement is as follows:“We announce with great sorrow the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart yesterday at his home in Los Angeles, in the loving care of his beloved wife Sunny, following a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia."The statement continues:"He has been held in the warm embrace of family and friends, surrounded by live music, prayer, tears, laughter, and the kind of profound emotion that only he could inspire after a lifetime of devotion to us all. We will forever cherish the peaceful ease and reflection on his face, an enduring reminder of his invincible grace.”One of Stewart's most famous and loved characters is Jean-Luc Picard, a character he played on all 7 seasons of Star Trek: The Next Generation and several other projects of the Star Trek franchise. Stewart also played Professor Charles Xavier in X-Men, X2: X-Men United, X-Men: The Last Stand, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, The Wolverine, and X-Men: Days of Future Past, among other projects. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostStewart's acting career spanned decades, beginning in 1959. Besides his roles in the Star Trek and X-Men franchises, he is also known for playing Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, Captain Ahab in Moby Dick, Gurney Halleck in Dune, and Darcy in Green Room, among other acclaimed roles.His performances won him 2 Laurence Olivier Awards, 1 Grammy Award, 3 Saturn Awards, and 1 Drama Desk Award, alongside a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was also nominated for 3 Golden Globe Awards, 4 Primetime Emmy Awards, 3 Screen Actors Guild Awards, and 1 Tony Award.Patrick Stewart will appear posthumously in Avengers: Doomsday as Professor Charles Xavier.For more articles like this, follow Soapcentral.