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China News Service, Beijing, October 30 (Reporter Ren Siyu) On October 28, local time, Patrick Stewart, the well-known British actor and "Professor X" actor, passed away at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 86. The statement stated that he had suffered from Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia, and his wife and family were by his side when he died.

After sixty years of acting, Stewart has become well-known to movie fans around the world for his many classic roles such as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and Professor Charles Xavier ("Professor X") in the "X-Men" series. Marvel Studios confirmed that the movie "Avengers 5", released in December this year, will be Stewart's last screen appearance.

Before becoming a screen star, Patrick Stewart was already a highly acclaimed veteran stage actor in the UK. He had worked for the Royal Shakespeare Company for a long time, played the leading role in many plays, and won the Olivier Award, the highest award in the British theater industry, for his superb acting skills.

In 1987, Stewart played Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation. The series ended in 1994 and ran for seven seasons and spawned several spin-off movies.

In 2000, Stewart made his debut as Professor Charles Xavier ("Professor X") in "X-Men", sharing the stage with long-time friend Ian McKellen (playing the villain "Magneto"). Since then, he has played Professor Xavier in many movies, including "X-Men 2", "X-Men 3: The Last Stand", "X-Men: Days of Future Past", "Wolverine 3: The Last Stand", etc. He also made guest appearances in "Wolverine and the X-Men", "Wolverine 2" and "Doctor Strange 2: The Multiverse of Madness". In addition, Stewart has also appeared in film and television productions and stage plays such as "Dune", "Macbeth", "Othello", "Moby-Dick" and "The Lion in Winter".

Marvel Studios wrote in a statement of condolences, "Sir Patrick brought Professor Charles Xavier to life with extraordinary grace, wisdom and humanity. From "X-Men" to "Wolverine: The Last Stand" to "Avengers 5," he created a character beloved by generations of fans. He was a talented actor, a generous collaborator, and a true gentleman."

In March 2025, Patrick Stewart confirmed that he would appear in the movie "Avengers 5". In the trailer released on January 6, 2026, Stewart returned to play the elderly "Professor

After Stewart's death, close friend and co-star Ian McKellen wrote a lengthy essay looking back on their decades-long friendship and shared love of theatre. Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios, also wrote in memory: "In real life, he not only had all the qualities I saw on the screen, but even better: talented, charming, warm and generous, with a restrained strength and a calm and dignified temperament... The precious legacy he left behind is not only reflected in the extraordinary acting works over the decades, but also reflected in the many younger generations he mentored and mentored. We will miss him deeply."