Actor Patrick Stewart, known for ‘Star Trek,’ ‘X-Men’ roles, dies at age 86

(CNN, POOL) – British stage and screen actor Patrick Stewart has died at the age of 86.

According to CNN, a statement from his spokesperson was posted to social media, stating Stewart died Wednesday, Oct. 28 at his Los Angeles, California home after a brief battle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia.

Stewart is widely known for his role as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in the long-running “Star Trek” television series and film installments.

He also played Professor Charles Xavier in the “X-Men” films.

Stewart’s final on-screen performance is in “Avengers: Doomsday,” which comes out next month.

His work across television and film earned him multiple Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG awards nominations.

Stewart won three Olivier Awards and was a Tony Award nominee for this stage roles, according to CNN.

Stewart is survived by his third wife, Sunny, and two adult children.