Patrick Stewart has breathed his last at 86.
The actor, who is famous for playing the role of Captain Picard in the Star Trek franchise, passed away due to Alzheimer’s Disease.
Spokesperson,Kelly Bush Novak, said in a statement on Thursday, Oct. 29: “We announce with great sorrow the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart yesterday at his home in Los Angeles, in the loving care of his beloved wife Sunny, following a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.”
The rep added: “He has been held in the warm embrace of family and friends, surrounded by live music, prayer, tears, laughter, and the kind of profound emotion that only he could inspire after a lifetime of devotion to us all. We will forever cherish the peaceful ease and reflection on his face, an enduring reminder of his invincible grace.”
Stewart was born on July 13, 1940, in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, England, to textile worker Gladys Stewart (née Barrowclough) and Alfred Stewart.
His team further requested that instead of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Johns Hopkins Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center Fund and Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Caregiver Resources.
“My first interview [with Star Trek creator] Gene Roddenberry lasted all of about six minutes,” Stewart told PEOPLE in March 2022. “I learned afterward that when I had gone out the door, he said, ‘Who the hell suggested inviting that guy to come up here? What a waste of time.’ Six months later, I was offered the role. Gene thought I was completely wrong, but he was outvoted.”
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