Sir Patrick Stewart, Star Trek actor, dies at 86

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 11:56 · Archive

Sir Patrick Stewart, the actor known for Star Trek and X-Men, has died at his Los Angeles home aged 86.

Sir Patrick Stewart, the actor known for his iconic roles in Star Trek: The Next Generation and the X-Men films, has died at the age of 86 at his home in Los Angeles. He died following a brief illness with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, surrounded by his wife Sunny and family.

In a statement released on Instagram, his family said he had been 'held in the warm embrace of family and friends, surrounded by live music, prayers, tears, laughter and the kind of profound emotion that only he could inspire after a lifetime of devotion to all of us'.

Born in Mirfield, Yorkshire, Stewart maintained strong ties to his hometown throughout his life, often attending local football matches when possible. The Yorkshire community has mourned his death, with tributes describing him as 'one of Mirfield's finest' and noting his status as a devoted fan of the town.

How it is being reported

• ‘Mirfield’s finest’: Tributes pour in for ‘lovely Yorkshireman’ Sir Patrick Stewart after his death“He wore his heart on his sleeve”Yorkshire Evening Post · 30 Oct, 11:30
• Sir Patrick Stewart dead - Yorkshire 'devastated' as Mirfield loses 'finest'Yorkshire has united in grief around one of Mirfield's ownHuddersfield Examiner · 29 Oct, 20:52

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