Patrick Stewart, the actor known for his roles in Star Trek and X-Men, has died at the age of 86, RTE.ie reports. The death was announced on Thursday, 29 October 2026, according to the Irish broadcaster.
Stewart was widely recognised for his work on both stage and screen. RTE.ie's headline identifies him with his Star Trek and X-Men roles, while other outlets covering the news placed his Shakespearean career alongside his film and television work. The Guardian described him as a titan of stage and screen, and The New York Times called him a master of Shakespeare and Star Trek among other credits. The Journal and the BBC also reported his death at 86.
The breadth of the coverage reflects a career that spanned classical theatre and major screen franchises. Tributes and further details of his life and work are expected to follow from the outlets that reported the news.
What to watch next: statements from his family and former co-stars, and fuller obituaries from RTE.ie and other outlets.
