Sir Patrick Stewart dies aged 86 after battle with dementia

Iconic actor Sir Patrick Stewart has died aged 86.

The veteran performer passed away at his home in Los Angeles on 28 October, following a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia, a statement on his social media said.

Stewart’s career spanned seven decades and earned him multiple Emmy and Golden Globe awards, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II.

The tribute described his “sonorous voice and singular talent” as forever synonymous with indelible performances across every genre.

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