Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes to 'beloved actor' Sir Patrick Stewart after his death at 86

BBC News Friday 30 October 2026, 07:39 UTC 1 min read

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The actor died in Los Angeles following a "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.

Ian McKellen (PERSON) Patrick Stewart (PERSON) Los Angeles (LOCATION) Lewy Body Dementia (PERSON)

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