Sir Patrick Stewart dies aged 86 following illness

English actor Sir Patrick Stewart has died at the age of 86, according to reports from the BBC, UPI, and Euronews. UPI reported that his representatives confirmed he died on Wednesday. Euronews reported that he died in Los Angeles. [1][4][6][8][9][10][11][12]

UPI and Euronews both reported that his death followed a brief journey with Alzheimer's disease. Spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak stated through UPI that he also suffered from Lewy body dementia. [4][6]

The BBC reported that Sir Patrick enjoyed a career spanning seven decades, performing in classical theatre, Shakespearean plays, and Hollywood roles such as the captain of the USS Enterprise in Star Trek and Professor X in X-Men. According to UPI, he trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre. [1][4]

Queen Elizabeth II knighted him for his services to drama in 2010, as the BBC noted. During his career, he earned two Laurence Olivier Awards, a Grammy Award, and nominations for a Tony Award, three Golden Globes, four Emmy Awards, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. [1][13]