Sir Patrick Stewart dies aged 86.

Star Trek and X Men legendary actor Sir Patrick Stewart died aged 86.

Sir Patrick died at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday after suffering with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia, the late actor's Instagram account posted on Thursday (29th October 2026).

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'Singular talent' and 'a true gentleman', writes Marvel in tribute to the late actor

Marvel posted on X shortly after the news of Sir Patrick's death was confirmed.

"All of us at Marvel Studios are deeply saddened by the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart. Sir Patrick brought Professor Charles Xavier to life with extraordinary grace, intelligence, and humanity, defining the character for generations of fans, from X-Men to Logan to Avengers: Doomsday.

All of us at Marvel Studios are deeply saddened by the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart. Sir Patrick brought Professor Charles Xavier to life with extraordinary grace, intelligence, and humanity, defining the character for generations of fans, from "X-Men" to "Logan" to "Avengers:… pic.twitter.com/PG5tmB6dlh

— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) October 29, 2026