Sir Patrick Stewart dies at 86, fans gather in Los Angeles
Sir Patrick Stewart passed away at his Los Angeles home on 29 Oct, aged 86, after a brief illness linked to Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. The following day, visitors placed flowers at his Hollywood Walk of Fame star and gathered to honor his film and stage work. His wax figure remains on display at Madame Tussauds Hollywood, and fellow actor William Shatner described him as an intelligent and graceful performer.
Key facts
- Stewart died on 29 Oct at age 86 in Los Angeles.
- Flowers were left at his Walk of Fame star on 30 Oct.
- Fans gathered in Los Angeles to honor his screen work.
- His wax figure remains at Madame Tussauds Hollywood.
- Shatner called Stewart an intelligent, graceful performer.
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Why it matters
Stewart’s death marks the loss of a celebrated actor across film, television and theatre.
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First published from Africanews