Patrick Stewart dies at 86: 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' actor’s cause of death and estimated net worth
“Patrick Stewart, the acclaimed British actor best known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in. Star Trekand Professor Charles Xavier inX-Men, has died aged 86. His death was confirmed by his representati…”
Stewart died at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. His longtime representative, Kelly Bush Novak, confirmed the news and described his final days as a brief and emotional period involving Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.
He was reportedly surrounded by family and friends. Born on July 13, 1940 in Mirfield, England, Stewart began his professional acting career in 1959. He joined the Royal Shakespeare Company, establishing himself in British theatre before achieving international recognition through television and cinema.
His breakthrough came in 1987 when he was cast as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in. Star Trek: The Next Generation. RELATEDPatrick Stewart, Shakespearean actor turned 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' star, dies at 86In 2000, he joined the X-Men franchise as Professor Charles Xavier, reprising the role across several films.
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His film credits include. Excalibur(1981), Dune(1984), Star Trek: First Contact(1996), X2: X-Men United(2003), Logan(2017) and Doctor Strange in the. Multiverse of Madness(2022).
He also voiced Avery Bullock in. American Dad!. Stewart was knighted in 2010 for his services to drama.
His estimated net worth at the time of his death was $75 million, largely attributed to his work in the. Star TrekandX-Menfranchises, alongside theatre, television and voice acting. His six-decade career established him as one of Britain's most recognisable actors, leaving a lasting legacy across stage and screen.
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