The key facts

  • Patrick Stewart died at 86 on Wednesday in Los Angeles, with his wife Sunny Ozell by his side
  • The family cited a brief illness involving Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia as the cause
  • On Thursday, fans laid flowers at the actor's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

The actor's death and fans' reaction

British actor Sir Patrick Stewart died at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday at the age of 86, with his wife Sunny Ozell by his side, his family said. According to the family, the death followed a brief illness linked to Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. Euronews reports this.

A quiet tribute on the Walk of Fame

On Thursday, a quiet memorial gathering took place on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: visitors stopped at Stewart's star, where flowers had been laid. His wax figure at Madame Tussauds Hollywood served as an additional reminder of the actor.

Career and condolences

Stewart's career spanned generations — from the Shakespearean stage to the bridge of the starship Enterprise. His portrayal of Captain Jean-Luc Picard made him one of the key figures of the Star Trek franchise, while his role as Professor Charles Xavier introduced him to audiences of the X-Men films. William Shatner remembered the artist who brought intellect, nobility, and humanity to everything he did. Stewart is survived by his wife Ozell and two children, Daniel and Sophie.