Patrick Stewart, the star of X, has died

Patrick Stewart, star of X-Men and Star Trek, dies The English actor passed away this Wednesday in Los Angeles (United States). According to his spokesperson, his death occurred after a brief illness. He gained worldwide fame thanks to his portrayals of Captain Picard and Professor Charles Xavier. The Englishman Patrick Stewart, one of his country's most recognized actors, passed away at the age of 86. The artist gained worldwide fame thanks to his portrayals of Captain Picard in Star Trek and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films. His death occurred this Wednesday in Los Angeles (United States) after "a brief and poignant journey through Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia," detailed Kelly Bush Novak, his spokesperson. "He was wrapped in the warm embrace of his family and friends, surrounded by live music, prayers, tears, laughter, and that deep emotion that only he was capable of inspiring after a lifetime of dedication to all of us. We will always remember the serenity and reflection reflected in his face; an enduring testimony to his unwavering elegance." Born on July 13, 1940, Stewart overcame a difficult childhood before obtaining a scholarship to the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and developing a fruitful career in his country, particularly in theater. Without seeking it, in the late 70s, his career took a turn toward the United States and pop culture, a world in which he had little experience (although he was part of the version of Dune directed by David Lynch). Producer Robert H. Justman saw him read Shakespeare in a class at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and became convinced that he was the right person to lead Star Trek: The Next Generation, the first series of the saga that would not feature William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. Despite the limited chances of success (and the fact that creator Gene Roddenberry was not too convinced of his casting at first), the fiction appealed to the public and ran for seven seasons and a total of 178 episodes. Stewart learned from contact with his followers and from collaborating with his castmates, with whom he had some frictions at the beginning. "They taught me that you can do a good job and, at the same time, have a good time. Before that, I had always thought that the two things had nothing to do with each other," he indicated in 2013. The actor reunited with the character in four films between 1994 and 2002 and in the series Star Trek: Picard, which ran between 2020 and 2023. He came to play Professor Charles Xavier because director Bryan Singer insisted that he was the perfect actor to bring the leader of the mutants to life. However, he had to overcome the Englishman's reluctance to get involved in another fantasy franchise. In the long run, Stewart, Ian McKellen, and Hugh Jackman became the main figures of a saga that paved the way for the hegemony of superheroes on the big screen. He played Charles in all subsequent decades, including X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), Logan (2017), Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022), and the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, where both he and McKellen reprise their characters. "Sir Patrick brought Professor Charles Xavier to life with extraordinary grace, intelligence, and humanity, defining the character for generations of fans, from X-Men to Logan and Avengers: Doomsday," Marvel Studios posted. "He was an exceptional talent, a generous collaborator, and a true gentleman. We send our sincerest condolences to his wife Sunny, his children, his friends, and the countless fans around the world whose lives he touched with his art," it added. Nominated for an Emmy on four occasions, in 2001 he was appointed an officer of the Order of the British Empire and in 2010 he was knighted. COMMENTS You must be a subscriber to comment on this article. The Latest Most Read 4. Some read, others stay informed. Take advantage of this unique offer. Digital Plan +$4,120 per month, from now until the end of the year SUBSCRIBE