RIP

Sir Patrick Stewart has died, leaving behind a legacy across film, television, theater and gaming

The acclaimed actor became an icon across generations through his work on stage and screen, including memorable roles in Star Trek, X-Men, and video games.

Gabriel Huerta

Update: Oct 29th, 2026 21:03 CET

Actor Sir Patrick Stewart passed away yesterday at the age of 86, according to an official statement. The actor had been battling Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia for some time.

“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 reads. “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.”

Sir Patrick Stewart has died, leaving behind a legacy across film, television, theater and gaming

A distinguished career in all the arts

Born on July 13, 1940, in Mirfield, Yorkshire, England, Patrick Stewart had a career that spanned a total of six decades, with multiple nominations for the Emmy, Golden Globe, Tony, and SAG Awards. His career included theater, where he performed in Shakespearean plays, becoming one of the most internationally renowned actors. At age 47, he made the breakthrough that many of us came to know him for when he played Captain Jean-Luc Picard in ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation.’

Later, he would take on another of his most important roles in the geek world, playing Professor Charles Xavier in the ‘X-Men’ movies during the 2000s. He reprised the role in the MCU as part of the Illuminati in ‘Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness,’ and his final appearance will be in the upcoming ‘Avengers: Doomsday.’

In 2010, he was named a Knight Bachelor by Queen Elizabeth II of England, an honor he received both for his contributions to the performing arts and for his social work.

All of us at Marvel Studios are deeply saddened by the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart. Sir Patrick brought Professor Charles Xavier to life with extraordinary grace, intelligence, and humanity, defining the character for generations of fans, from "X-Men" to "Logan" to "Avengers:… pic.twitter.com/PG5tmB6dlh
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) October 29, 2026

His work in video games was also notable, primarily through roles in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone, and Lands of Lore: The Throne of Chaos.