Games industry honours beloved actor Sir Patrick Stewart, as the legendary Star Trek and X-Men actor passes away
As I'm sure you're all now already aware, legendary British actor Sir Patrick Stewart has died, aged 86.
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Sir Patrick Stewart, the British actor known for Star Trek and X-Men, died at age 86. His Instagram account confirmed the death occurred at his home in Los Angeles, surrounded by friends and family. He had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.
Stewart worked in video game voice acting alongside his film and television career. The gaming industry has acknowledged his contributions to the medium as part of broader tributes following his passing.
The actor's death marks the end of a career spanning decades in entertainment. His roles in major franchises made him a recognizable figure across multiple generations of audiences.
What happened
As I'm sure you're all now already aware, legendary British actor Sir Patrick Stewart has died, aged 86. His Instagram account announced the news yesterday, saying he died at home in Los Angeles surrounded by friends and family, following "a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia". There's some very sad news coming out of the acting world this week about the passing of the legendary British actor Sir Patrick Stewart.
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- 01 Polygon first seen Star Trek and X-Men Icon Patrick Stewart Dies at 86
- 02 Nintendolife +6.0h Patrick Stewart, The Legendary Star Trek And X-Men Actor, Has Passed Away
- 03 Eurogamer +15.1h Games industry honours beloved actor Sir Patrick Stewart, as the legendary Star Trek and X-M
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