Brief

Sir Patrick Stewart dies at 86 after battle with Alzheimer’s and Lewy body dementia

The actor’s death was announced on social media and confirmed by his representatives, who noted his long career and recent memoir success.

By Felo News Desk · Published Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:49:54 GMT

Sir Patrick Stewart, 86, died on October 29, 2026 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, his representatives said.

What happened

Stewart’s death was announced via his own Twitter account, where a post requested memorial contributions to Alzheimer’s research charities. The announcement came on the same day that other veteran Star Trek actors, including Walter Koenig and Richard Riehle, had died earlier in the month.

What the reports add

Gizmodo reported that Stewart was knighted in 2010 and highlighted his memoir Making It So, which became a bestseller in 2023. The outlet also noted that Stewart’s portrayal of Professor Charles Xavier will appear posthumously in the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday scheduled for December 2026. CBS News focused on the medical conditions that led to his death, specifying Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia as the causes.

What was said

Stewart’s own tweet, quoted by Gizmodo, read: “In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Johns Hopkins Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center Fund and Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Caregiver Resources.”

How it came about

Stewart’s career spanned six decades, with iconic roles as Captain Jean‑Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor Charles Xavier in the X‑Men films. His memoir, released in 2023, revisited his life and career. Earlier this month, Felo News reported the deaths of fellow Star Trek actors Walter Koenig (Koenig) and Richard Riehle (Riehle), underscoring a week of loss for the franchise’s veteran performers.