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Business briefing · Friday, October 30, 2026 · Evening edition · Story 2 of 5
Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men actor, dies at 86
Patrick Stewart, known for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor Charles Xavier in X-Men, has died at 86. His representative announced he passed away after a brief journey with Alzheimer's and Lewy Body Dementia.
Why it matters: Stewart was a celebrated actor with a long and influential career in both theater and film.
Sources: Forbes Business · Business Insider · Fortune
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