India, Oct. 30 -- Stage and screen legend Patrick Stewart died on Thursday, aged 86. The actor died on Wednesday in Los Angeles, following "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said. His diagnoses had not been previously disclosed.

Just a few months before his death, Sir Patrick sat down for what would eventually be his final interview. In July, he spoke to TV Insider for the 60th anniversary of Star Trek, shunning retirement rumours and talking about his enduring love for performing.

A Shakespearean actor originally, Patrick Stewart gained worldwide fame as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the Star Trek films and the Next Generation TV series in the 80s. Talking to TV In...