Sir Patrick Stewart, the English actor celebrated for enjoying Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor Charles Xavier within the X-Men movies, has died at 86, in accordance with a press release posted to his Instagram account on Thursday.
The assertion mentioned Stewart handed away on Wednesday at his Los Angeles residence, surrounded by household and pals and cared for by his spouse, Sunny.
It described his ultimate moments as peaceable, accompanied by reside music, prayers, tears and laughter.
“We announce with nice sorrow the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart yesterday at his residence in Los Angeles,” the assertion partly learn.
Born on July 13, 1940, Stewart turned globally recognized for his portrayal of Picard and for his function as Charles Xavier.
He additionally constructed a distinguished classical theatre profession, together with his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
