Breaking: Sir Patrick Stewart, Star Trek And X-Men Star, Dies At 86

Sir Patrick Stewart, the beloved actor best known for his roles in Star Trek and X-Men, has died. He was 86 years.

His longtime spokesperson, Kelly Bush Novak, first confirmed the news of Stewart’s passing. Bush Novak stated that Stewart died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles after “a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia”.

“He has been held in the warm embrace of family and friends, surrounded by live music, prayer, tears, laughter and the kind of profound emotion that only he could inspire after a lifetime of devotion to us all,” Bush Novak’s statement read.

“We will forever cherish the peaceful ease and reflection on his face, an enduring reminder of his invincible grace.”