Stewart died on October 28, 2026, at his home in Los Angeles, following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.

His longtime spokesperson, Kelly Bush Novak, said the actor spent his final moments surrounded by family and friends, with his wife, Sunny Ozell, by his side.

“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,” the statement said.

Born on July 13, 1940, in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, England, Stewart developed an interest in acting at an early age before building a distinguished career in theatre.

He joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1966, where he spent 16 years performing in productions of some of William Shakespeare’s most celebrated works.

His international breakthrough came in 1987 when he was cast as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation, a role that made him a household name among science-fiction audiences.

He later gained another generation of fans through his portrayal of Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men film series, appearing in several installments of the franchise.

Stewart was knighted in 2010 for his services to drama and remained active in the entertainment industry for decades.

His death has prompted tributes from fellow actors and colleagues.

Actor Ian McKellen, his longtime friend and X-Men co-star, described him as a man whose Yorkshire roots shaped his character and identity.

“Before everything else, Patrick was defined by being born and bred in Yorkshire,” McKellen wrote in a tribute.

Stewart leaves behind a legacy spanning theatre, television and film, with performances that introduced Shakespearean acting to audiences across generations.