Patrick Stewart rocketed into the pop culture history books as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and Professor Charles Xavier in multiple 'X-Men' and related Marvel films. (EPA Images pic)LOS ANGELES: Patrick Stewart, the British Shakespearean actor who became a Hollywood megastar through roles in the "Star Trek" and "X-Men" franchises, has died at his home in Los Angeles. He was 86.
His death on Wednesday came after a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia, according to an official statement on his social media accounts.
"His sonorous voice and singular talent will forever be synonymous with indelible performances in every genre," the statement said.
