A sad week for Star Trek fans after the loss of original series Walter Koenig has just taken an even sadder turn. Patrick Stewart, who brought Captain Jean-Luc Picard to screens starting with Star Trek: The Next Generation, has died at the age of 86.
Stewart was also beloved for his portrayal of Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men film series, a role he’ll reprise now posthumously when Avengers: Doomsday releases in December.
However, his long career was so much more than just those two franchises. He made his mark not just on the stage and screen but as a larger-than-life pop culture presence. The news came via an official announcement on social media:
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:
Johns Hopkins Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center Fund
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Caregiver ResourcesPhoto Credit: Tommy Garcia
— Patrick Stewart
