Sir Patrick Stewart died Wednesday at his Los Angeles home at the age of 86, according to a post on his official Instagram account. The announcement said he died after a brief battle with Alzheimer's and dementia.
Stewart was best known for his starring roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the 'Star Trek' franchise and Professor Charles Xavier in the 'X-Men' film series. His career spanned decades across stage, television, and film.
The news was reported as a breaking story with more details expected to follow. Stewart's death marks the loss of a celebrated performer whose work reached audiences worldwide.
Sources: FOX5 Vegas
Original reporting: Las Vegas Review-Journal →
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