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Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men star, dies at 86

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Patrick Stewart, the acclaimed actor known for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" franchise, has passed away at the age of 86. His spokesperson confirmed that Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles after a battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. Stewart had a distinguished career on stage, earning multiple Olivier Awards and a Tony nomination for his powerful performances in Shakespearean and contemporary plays. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press ·

    ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ icon Patrick Stewart dies at 86: ‘We lost one of the greats of stage and screen today’

    Captain Picard and Professor X sails into the undiscovered country.

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