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Sir Patrick Stewart, star of 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men', dies at 86

Sir Patrick Stewart, the British actor known for playing Captain Picard in "Star Trek" and a role in the "X-Men" films, died in Los Angeles at 86 after a short illness with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.

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Sir Patrick Stewart, the British actor known for "Star Trek" and the "X-Men" films, has died at 86. A message on his Instagram account said he died at his Los Angeles home on Wednesday, The Verge reports. CBS News gives the date as Oct. 28. France 24 says the statement was released on Thursday.

The message said he had been ill only briefly with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia, according to The Verge, the BBC and NBC News.

Sir Ian McKellen led the tributes, the BBC reports, calling Stewart a "beloved actor." ABC News says Hollywood is remembering him. NBC News says tributes are arriving from across the industry. CBS News has reposted a 2013 "Sunday Morning" interview in which Stewart and McKellen talked about their friendship.

The New York Times reports that Stewart's Captain Picard inspired astronomers and astronauts. One astrophysicist told the paper: "You were the captain of my childhood."

France 24 says Stewart was an acclaimed Royal Shakespeare Company actor before "Star Trek." Fox News says he made his acting debut in the 1950s. NBC News says his career ran more than six decades. The Verge reports he was born in 1940 in Mirfield, Yorkshire, England. NPR reports he was raised by an abusive father.

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  1. The New York TimesPatrick Stewart, Captain Picard on ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation,’ DiesThu, Oct 29, 3:45 PM EDT
  2. NBC NewsPatrick Stewart, actor known for iconic roles of Jean-Luc Picard and Professor X, dies at 86Thu, Oct 29, 3:52 PM EDT
  3. CBS NewsPatrick Stewart, best known for "Star Trek" and "X-Men," dies at 86Thu, Oct 29, 3:56 PM EDT
  4. The GuardianPatrick Stewart, titan of stage and screen, dies aged 86Thu, Oct 29, 3:56 PM EDT
  5. ABC News'Star Trek' actor Patrick Stewart dies at 86Thu, Oct 29, 3:57 PM EDT
  6. Fox NewsPatrick Stewart, legendary 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' actor, dies at 86Thu, Oct 29, 4:00 PM EDT
  7. PBS NewsHourPatrick Stewart, star of stage and 'Star Trek', dies at 86Thu, Oct 29, 4:02 PM EDT
  8. The VergePatrick Stewart has died at age 86Thu, Oct 29, 4:10 PM EDT
  9. The New York Times7 Memorable Patrick Stewart PerformancesThu, Oct 29, 4:12 PM EDT
  10. France 24Patrick Stewart, star of 'Star Trek' and 'X men', dies age 86Thu, Oct 29, 4:21 PM EDT
  11. BBC NewsSir Patrick Stewart: Actor who moved effortlessly between Star Trek and ShakespeareThu, Oct 29, 4:24 PM EDT
  12. NPRPatrick Stewart, a perceptive patriarch in 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men,' dies at 86Thu, Oct 29, 4:29 PM EDT
  13. CBS NewsLegendary actor Patrick Stewart dies at 86Thu, Oct 29, 4:30 PM EDT
  14. BBC NewsSir Patrick Stewart: The life of a legendary actorThu, Oct 29, 4:36 PM EDT
  15. CBS NewsFrom the archives: Patrick Stewart on "Star Trek" and ShakespeareThu, Oct 29, 5:03 PM EDT
  16. CBS NewsRemembering Sir Patrick Stewart, what set him apart as an actorThu, Oct 29, 5:34 PM EDT
  17. ABC NewsHollywood mourns Patrick Stewart after his death at 86Thu, Oct 29, 5:50 PM EDT
  18. Deutsche Welle'Star Trek' star Patrick Stewart dies age 86Thu, Oct 29, 6:11 PM EDT
  19. The New York TimesPatrick Stewart Brought Elegance To ‘Star Trek’ as Jean-Luc PicardThu, Oct 29, 6:11 PM EDT
  20. Fox NewsPatrick Stewart: A life in picturesThu, Oct 29, 6:23 PM EDT
  21. Al JazeeraPatrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ Captain Picard and ‘X-Men’ actor, dies at 86Thu, Oct 29, 6:36 PM EDT
  22. NBC NewsIconic actor Patrick Stewart, known for ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men,’ dies at age 86Thu, Oct 29, 7:17 PM EDT
  23. The New York TimesPatrick Stewart: A Life in PicturesThu, Oct 29, 7:23 PM EDT
  24. CBS NewsLooking back at Patrick Stewart's legendary careerThu, Oct 29, 7:31 PM EDT
  25. CBS NewsWalking through Patrick Stewart's career, from celebrated thespian to "Star Trek" iconThu, Oct 29, 9:09 PM EDT
  26. BBC NewsSir Ian McKellen leads tributes to 'beloved actor' Sir Patrick Stewart after his death at 86Thu, Oct 29, 11:17 PM EDT
  27. NBC NewsPatrick Stewart, Known for 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' Roles, Dies at 86Fri, Oct 30, 8:29 AM EDT
  28. CBS NewsEye Opener: Patrick Stewart dies at 86Fri, Oct 30, 9:50 AM EDT
  29. CBS NewsA look back at Patrick Stewart's extraordinary lifeFri, Oct 30, 10:55 AM EDT
  30. The New York TimesAs Picard on ‘Star Trek’, Patrick Stewart Influenced Generations of ScientistsFri, Oct 30, 11:55 AM EDT
  31. CBS NewsFrom the archives: Sir Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellenFri, Oct 30, 1:32 PM EDT
  32. CBS NewsFrom the archives: Sir Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellanFri, Oct 30, 1:32 PM EDT

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Earlier versions (10)
  1. Fri, Oct 30, 3:00 PM EDT, 12 outlets: Sir Patrick Stewart, star of 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men', dies at 86
  2. Fri, Oct 30, 2:40 PM EDT, 12 outlets: Sir Patrick Stewart, star of 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men', dies at 86
  3. Fri, Oct 30, 2:25 PM EDT, 12 outlets: Patrick Stewart, star of 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men', dies at 86
  4. Fri, Oct 30, 2:05 PM EDT, 12 outlets: Patrick Stewart, star of 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men', dies at 86
  5. Fri, Oct 30, 10:40 AM EDT, 12 outlets: Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes to Patrick Stewart, who has died at 86
  6. Fri, Oct 30, 10:20 AM EDT, 12 outlets: Patrick Stewart, star of 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men,' dies at 86
  7. Fri, Oct 30, 10:00 AM EDT, 12 outlets: Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes after Patrick Stewart dies at 86
  8. Thu, Oct 29, 4:30 PM EDT, 9 outlets: Patrick Stewart, star of "Star Trek" and "X-Men," dies at 86
  9. Thu, Oct 29, 4:10 PM EDT, 7 outlets: Patrick Stewart dies at 86 at his Los Angeles home
  10. Thu, Oct 29, 3:55 PM EDT, 2 outlets: Actor Patrick Stewart dies at 86