Iconic actor Patrick Stewart, known for ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men,’ dies at age 86

Houston grandmother forced to unretire to make ends meet 03:02 Now Playing Iconic actor Patrick Stewart, known for ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men,’ dies at age 86 01:45 UP NEXT Criminal investigation into Alaska Democrat’s Senate campaign 02:28 Trump’s rescue mission to deep red South Carolina 01:31 Train crash kills at least 68 in Spain 01:26 Hayden Panettiere overdose death ruled an accident 01:29 Elementary school in middle of 11 data centers 03:33 Manhunts for escaped inmates 01:28 Labor rights icon Dolores Huerta dies at 96 01:42 Bombshell report rocks Alaska Senate race 02:28 Attempted kidnapping in Hawaii caught on camera 01:23 Relentless rounds of high tides flood communities 01:16 Serial killer Ted Bundy linked to 1974 murder of Utah teenager 01:29 Detroit-area school pulls off surprise for principal who survived breast cancer 01:13 Screens crack on Apple’s new foldable iPhone 01:25 U.S. and Cuban diplomats erupt in shouting match at United Nations 01:24 Trump holds two rallies in critical Texas battleground 02:09 Michigan Senate race reaches a boiling point 01:35 Unclear outcome from high stakes Israeli election 02:17 Comey faces criminal charges for third time 01:40 Nightly News Iconic actor Patrick Stewart, known for ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men,’ dies at age 86 01:45 Copied Sci-fi star Patrick Stewart has died, according to a spokesperson, after "a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia." Stewart is known for playing Professor X in the “X-Men” film series and Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in the “Star Trek” franchise. NBC News' Liz Kreutz reports.Oct. 29, 2026 [Image text:] DEADLI NTEN OISIAT1SA ERS E DEA DEADLINE EADLINE TENDERS VISION DEAD