Patrick Stewart, legendary 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' actor, dies at 86

Sir Patrick Stewart, the legendary British actor best known for portraying Captain Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" franchise, has died at 86, according to a statement shared on his Instagram account.Stewart died Wednesday at his Los Angeles home, surrounded by family and friends and cared for by his wife, Sunny, following a battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia, the statement said.This is a developing story; check back later for updates.Brittany Miller is a Fox News Digital breaking news writer and former Independent reporter who graduated from Syracuse University in 2023.Get a daily look at the top news in music, movies, television and more in the entertainment industry.By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use , and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News.You understand that you can opt-out at any time.Subscribed You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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