By Fatma Younis
Sir Patrick Stewart, the acclaimed actor best known for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men film series, has died at the age of 86. He passed away at his home in Los Angeles on 28 October after suffering from Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia, according to a statement shared on his social media accounts.
Distinguished Stage and Screen Career
Stewart's career spanned decades across stage, television, and film. Before achieving global fame in science fiction franchises, he built a celebrated reputation with the Royal Shakespeare Company, performing in numerous classical productions. His commanding presence and distinctive voice made him one of Britain's most respected theatrical actors.
Memorable BBC Appearances
Throughout his career, Stewart made numerous appearances across BBC programming, from children's channel CBeebies to The Graham Norton Show. These appearances reflected the breadth of his work and his willingness to engage with audiences across generations and formats.
