Patrick Stewart has died at the age of 86. The British actor, whose portrayal of Captain Jean-Luc Picard in ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ made him an iconic figure in science fiction, Died in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 28As reported by the Associated Press. The news was also reported through his official Facebook page. Stewart, who reached a new generation of audiences as Professor Charles Xavier in the ‘X-Men’ saga, has built a career that spans theatre, television and film.
According to his spokeswoman, Kelly Bush Novak, Stewart suffered from Alzheimer’s and Louie suffered from dementia, two diagnoses that have not been made public until now. The representative described the time leading up to his death as a “short and ongoing” process, the news agency details. The statement released on the actor’s official website added that he was under the care of his wife Sunny Ozel and surrounded by the love of his loved ones. Her staff also said that instead of sending flowers, those wishing to pay their respects should make a donation in her memory.
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