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Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men actor, dies at 86

The British actor died at his home in Los Angeles after a journey with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia, a statement said.

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  • Patrick Stewart died at age 86 at his home in Los Angeles, a statement said.
  • The statement said he died after a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.
  • Stewart was known for roles in Star Trek: The Next Generation and the X-Men films.
  • He was a British actor who performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company before his Hollywood career.
  • His spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak and a statement on his X page announced the death.
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Celebrates the actor's stage and screen career

The Guardian US (Politics): Patrick Stewart, titan of stage and screen, dies aged 86

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The Guardian US focuses on Stewart's acclaimed Shakespearean and sci-fi career and the statement from his spokesperson about his final days.

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Reports the actor's death and career highlights

The Daily Caller: ‘Star Trek’ Star Patrick Stewart Dead At 86

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The Daily Caller reports Stewart's death at 86 and highlights his best-known roles in Star Trek and X-Men along with the spokesperson's statement.

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Mainstream conservative outlets such as Fox News, the Washington Examiner and the New York Post. Usually focuses on costs, security, government overreach and Democratic policy.

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