Patrick Stewart has reportedly passed away at the age of 86. The actor, who played Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men franchise, passed away on Wednesday in Los Angeles, United States (October 28, 2026).
The passing of this veteran British actor has left his family, fellow actors, and fans worldwide in mourning. Prior to his passing, Sir Patrick Stewart was still involved in Marvel's latest film project. Avengers: Doomsday marked the legendary actor's final film.
According to Variety, Patrick Stewart passed away after battling Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia. In a statement released to the public by his representatives, Stewart said he spent his final days with family and loved ones.
He passed away at his Los Angeles home surrounded by music, prayers, tears, and laughter. This news is a huge loss for the Hollywood entertainment industry. Patrick Stewart was an actor with a decades-long career and many iconic works, including X-Men and Star Wars.
Patrick Stewart is known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the Star Trek: The Next Generation series which aired from 1987 to 1994. His success in playing this character made him one of the most iconic figures in the history of the Star Trek franchise.
His popularity grew when he played Professor Charles Xavier, also known as Professor X, in the X-Men films. He was considered successful in portraying the wise and telepathic leader of the mutants.
This senior actor successfully played the character for more than 25 years, namely X2: X-Men United (2003), X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), The Wolverine (2013), X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), and Logan (2017).
Before his death, Patrick Stewart was still involved in Marvel Studios' latest project, Avengers: Doomsday. Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, this film marked his final appearance as Professor Charles Xavier on the big screen.
The film is scheduled to hit theaters on December 18, 2026. In addition to Patrick Stewart, Avengers: Doomsday also stars a number of well-known actors, such as Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Pedro Pascal, Ian McKellen, and Florence Pugh.
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