# Patrick Stewart Dies at 86

> Patrick Stewart, iconic 'Star Trek' actor and Shakespearean star, dies at 86.
- Title: Patrick Stewart Dies at 86 · IndieWire | Shortify
- Summary: Patrick Stewart, iconic 'Star Trek' actor and Shakespearean star, dies at 86. Patrick Stewart, known for 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and Shakespeare…
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- Source: IndieWire — https://indiewire.com/news/obituary/patrick-stewart-dead-1235224653
- Author: Christian Zilko
- Published: 2026-10-29T19:53:17+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: patrick stewart, star trek, shakespeare, deceased, actor, star trek next generation, entertainment, culture
## Patrick Stewart's death
Patrick Stewart, beloved Shakespearean actor and 'Star Trek' legend, died at 86.
## Early career
Stewart began with the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1966 and played many iconic Shakespearean roles.
## Hollywood success
He became a Hollywood star in the late 1980s after his stage success.
## Key takeaway

Patrick Stewart, known for 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and Shakespeare, died at 86.