Sir Patrick Stewart was the English actor best known as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films. This page collects our coverage of his life, family, career and death in one place.
Quick facts
- Born: July 13, 1940, Mirfield, Yorkshire, England
- Died: October 28, 2026, Los Angeles, age 86, following Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia (per his official account)
- Known for: Star Trek: The Next Generation, X-Men, Royal Shakespeare Company
- Spouse: Sunny Ozell (married 2013); previously married to Sheila Falconer and Wendy Neuss
- Children: Daniel Stewart and Sophia Stewart
His death
- Patrick Stewart Dies: Star Trek and X-Men Star Dead at 86
- Patrick Stewart’s Cause of Death
- Patrick Stewart’s Health History
- Celebrities Pay Tribute to the Late Star Trek Captain
Family
- Patrick Stewart’s Wife: Sunny Ozell and His 2 Previous Marriages
- Patrick Stewart’s Kids: His Grown Son and Daughter
Career and money
Last updated: November 9, 2026. This page is updated as new coverage is published.

