Sir Patrick Stewart: The life of an iconic actor

Iconic Star Trek actor Sir Patrick Stewart has died, aged 86. Stewart died at his home in Los Angeles on 28 October after suffering with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia, according to a statement shared on his social media.

“His sonorous voice and singular talent will forever be synonymous with indelible performances in every genre,” the statement reads.

In a career that spanned seven decades, Sir Patrick won multiple Emmys and Golden Globes, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II.

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