Patrick Stewart, the actor known for playing a Star Trek captain and an X-Men superhero, has died at 86, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The outlet published its report on Thursday, 29 October 2026.
The Hollywood Reporter's headline identifies him by the two roles for which he is most widely recognized: his command role in the Star Trek franchise and his part in the X-Men superhero films. The report did not provide further details in the material available.
Stewart's death was drawing attention online, with his name among the topics trending around the story. The Hollywood Reporter's coverage framed his career around those two screen roles, which carried his work to audiences well beyond the stage.
No additional information about the circumstances of his death was included in the reporting summarized here. Further details, if released, would come from the outlet's reporting or from statements by his representatives or family.
Watch for updates from The Hollywood Reporter and official statements for confirmed details.
