Patrick Stewart Dies, X‑Men Stars

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Patrick Stewart Dies, X‑Men Stars

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Patrick Stewart, the iconic Professor X of the original X‑Men franchise, passed away at his Los Angeles home at eighty‑six. He succumbed to a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, according to spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak. Stewart’s career began with the 2000 film X‑Men, and he reprised the role in X2 (2003), X‑Men: The Last Stand (2006), X‑Men: Days of Future Past (2014), and Logan (2017). He also appeared in Origins: Wolverine (2009) and The Wolverine (2013). The actor will return as Professor X in Marvel’s upcoming Avengers: Doomsday this December, alongside former co‑stars Ian McKellen, James Marsden, Kelsey Grammer, Alan Cumming, and Rebecca Romijn. Fellow actors and fans posted heartfelt tributes, recalling his Yorkshire roots and steadfast dedication to both stage and screen.

Published 2026-10-30 03:23:24 UTC · Published by JQJO

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Timeline

On July 14 2000 First X‑Men film released, starring Patrick Stewart.
On July 18 2003 X2: X‑Men United premiered, featuring Professor X.
On July 7 2006 X‑Men: The Last Stand debuted, Stewart reprised role.
On July 18 2014 X‑Men: Days of Future Past opened, Stewart returned.
2023 — Patrick Stewart died at home in Los Angeles
2023 — X‑Men co‑stars posted tributes on social media
2023 — Avengers: Doomsday announced, Stewart to reprise role

Why it matters

Immediate US impact: Actor’s death prompts industry tributes Possible long-term US impact: Future Marvel projects may honor legacy Most affected groups: Fans, co‑actors, film community Reader priority: Highlighting Stewart’s career and upcoming film

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