Patrick Stewart, the legendary actor from “Star Trek”, has died at the age of 86

British actor Patrick Stewart, known for his roles in the “Star Trek” and “X-Men” franchises, has died at the age of 86, according to Variety. The information was reported by the American publication, and the circumstances of his death were not specified.

Patrick Stewart became one of the most recognizable figures in international film and television through his portrayal of Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the series “Star Trek: The Next Generation”. His character became emblematic of the science-fiction universe, and the actor later returned to the role in several franchise productions, including the series “Star Trek: Picard”.

Another defining role of his career was that of Professor Charles Xavier, known as Professor X, the leader of the mutants in the “X-Men” film series. Stewart portrayed the character in several cinematic productions and became one of the central figures of the Marvel universe on the big screen.