India, Oct. 30 -- Sir Patrick Stewart, the acclaimed British actor best known for his roles in Star Trek and the X-Men film franchise, has died at the age of 86.

Stewart died at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 28, following what his longtime spokesperson described as a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. A statement shared on his social media accounts said he was surrounded by his wife, Sunny Ozell, family and friends.

Stewart became an international star as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek The Next Generation, which premiered in 1987 and ran for seven seasons. His portrayal of the thoughtful commander of the USS Enterprise made him one of the franchise's most recognisable face...