Sci-fi star Patrick Stewart has died, according to a spokesperson, after "a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. " Stewart is known for playing Professor X in the “X-Men” film series and Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in the “Star Trek” franchise.
Source: [NBC News](https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/iconic-actor-patrick-stewart-known-for-star-trek-and-x-men-dies-at-age-86-272502341949)