Patrick Stewart, 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' star, dies at 86

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Published October 30, 2026 at 2:47 AM MDT

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Sir Patrick Stewart died Wednesday at 86. The actor was best known for playing kind, paternal leaders who united families of misfits in franchises like "Star Trek" and "X-Men."

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