Actor Patrick Stewart has died. He was 86 years old.

British actor Patrick Stewart passed away at the age of 86, known for his roles in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and "X-Men." He had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease. The announcement was made on his social media, detailing his death at home in Los Angeles, surrounded by his wife Sunny after a brief battle with Alzheimer's and Lewy body dementia. Memorial contributions can be made to Alzheimer's research organizations.