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Sir Patrick Stewart dies aged 86

Original: Patrick Stewart, Star Trek actor and acclaimed thespian, dies aged 86

Patrick Stewart, the British actor best known for playing Captain Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor Xavier in the X-Men films, has died at his home aged 86. According to the announcement, his death followed what was described as a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. Tributes are pouring in for the acclaimed stage and screen actor.

Why now: The death of a beloved, internationally famous actor prompts widespread tributes and shared memories.

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• Patrick Stewart, Star Trek actor and acclaimed thespian, dies aged 86 · The Guardian

  Star Trek: the Next Generation and X-Men actor died at his home after ‘a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia’

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