‘Star Trek’ star Patrick Stewart dies at 86 after battle with Alzheimer’s, Lewy body dementia

Patrick Stewart, an actor known for his roles in “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and the “X-Men” film franchise, has died at the age of 86, his family announced Thursday.

Stewart died after a “brief and poignant journey” with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, according to a statement shared on his social media.

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