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Sir Patrick Stewart has died at age 86. His death was confirmed by The New York Times on Oct. 29, 2026; the cause was Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.

Sir Patrick Stewart has died at age 86. The New York Times confirmed his death on Oct. 29, 2026.

Sir Patrick Stewart, known for playing Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor Charles Xavier in X-Men, has died at 86. The New York Times confirmed the news.

Sir Patrick Stewart has died at 86, The New York Times reported. The cause was Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.

Sir Patrick Stewart has died at age 86. His death was confirmed by The New York Times on Oct. 29, 2026.

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Sir Patrick Stewart, known for playing Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor Charles Xavier in X-Men, has died at 86. The New York Times confirmed the news.

Legendary actor Sir Patrick Stewart, best known for his roles as Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor X in X-Men, has died. He was 86. https://t.co/EKRdJHzyuL

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CYou're on On Repeat, and we're starting with news that's everywhere.
CVariety is reporting that Sir Patrick Stewart has died at eighty-six.
LOh, that's a gut punch. Picard, Professor X... he was one of the greats.
CReports say the cause was Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.
LHe was diagnosed a few years ago, but kept working. That's who he was.
CFor a generation, he was the voice of calm authority. Captain Picard on Star Trek: The Next Generation.
LAnd then he found a whole new audience as Professor Xavier in the X-Men movies. Two iconic roles.
CHe was knighted by the Queen for services to drama. That's how big he was.
LIt's one of those deaths where you realize how many hours you spent with him on screen.
CWe'll have more on his remarkable career later. For now, a moment for Sir Patrick Stewart.
LEighty-six. Rest well.

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