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Patrick Stewart, renowned actor and ‘Star Trek’s’ Captain Picard, dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, renowned actor and ‘Star Trek’s’ Captain Picard, dies at 86
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According to spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak, actor Sir Patrick Stewart has died at age 86 at his Los Angeles home following a short struggle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. Stewart, knighted in 2010, was celebrated for his iconic roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the "Star Trek" franchise and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" films. His extensive career spanned stage, film, radio, and television, including notable early performances in "Excalibur" and David Lynch's "Dune."

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Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard on "Star Trek: The Next Generation." (Image credit: Paramount) (Image credit: Paramount)
a medieval knight in armor in a fantasy film
Patrick Stewart in director John Boorman's spectacular film, "Excalibur." (Image credit: Warner Bros.) (Image credit: Warner Bros.)
a noble man in a regal sci-fi uniform
Patrick Stewart in David Lynch's "Dune" from 1984. (Image credit: Universal Pictures) (Image credit: Universal Pictures)

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