Sir Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men actor, dies aged 86

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

Sir Patrick Stewart, the actor best known for his roles in Star Trek and the X-Men films, has died aged 86 at his home in Los Angeles. He had been suffering with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.

Born and bred in Mirfield in West Yorkshire, Stewart rose from the mill town to become one of the world's best-known performers. He was a lifelong supporter of Huddersfield Town football club, attending matches when his schedule allowed and celebrating the Terriers' promotion to the Premier League at Wembley in 2017.

Huddersfield Town paid tribute to their supporter, saying: 'All at Huddersfield Town are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of lifelong supporter Sir Patrick Stewart. A titan of his craft and a legend and hero to millions worldwide, his legacy will live on. Fiercely proud of his Yorkshire roots, Sir Patrick was a Terrier in every sense and we're proud to have counted him as one of our own.'

Spen Valley MP Kim Leadbeater described Stewart as 'Mirfield's finest'. She said she had met him at Huddersfield Town and corresponded with him several times, describing him as 'an outstanding talent and someone who came across as a thoroughly decent and lovely'. She added that 'he was an incredibly kind and he will be greatly missed'.

Those who worked with Stewart in his hometown also paid tribute. A Brighouse man who had worked at a radio station in Huddersfield said he had met Stewart several times and found him to be 'a true gent', adding that 'he was a huge global star yet always found time to return to West Yorkshire, and use his success for the benefit of his home and the community'.

How it is being reported

• Sir Patrick Stewart: How his hometown of Mirfield helped to provide the ideal springboard for a life on the stageDespite becoming one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, Sir Patrick Stewart never forgot his roots.Dewsbury Reporter · 30 Oct, 11:35
• Sir Patrick Stewart remembered as 'Mirfield's finest'Tributes have been paid to the legendary Star Trek actor Sir Patrick Stewart, who was born in Mirfield.BBC Leeds And West Yorkshire · 30 Oct, 07:06
• Tributes to Patrick Stewart: 'A titan of his craft' and 'hero to millions worldwide'Tributes have been pouring in for celebrated actor Sir Patrick Stewart, from Mirfield.Telegraph & Argus · 29 Oct, 20:52

In this story: Sir Patrick Stewart · Mirfield · Huddersfield Town · Kim Leadbeater · West Yorkshire

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