Patrick Stewart 1940 – 2026
Biography
Sir Patrick Stewart was an English actor whose six-decade career made him one of the most beloved figures in stage and screen science fiction (1940–2026). Born July 13, 1940 in Mirfield, Yorkshire, he built his reputation with the Royal Shakespeare Company before becoming Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994), a role he carried through the Star Trek films and back for Star Trek: Picard (2020–2023). He was also Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films, and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2010 for services to drama. Stewart died October 28, 2026 at his home in Los Angeles, aged 86, after a brief journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. He is survived by his wife Sunny Ozell and his children Sophia and Daniel. Burial details have not been announced.
