Actor Patrick Stewart, celebrated for his extensive career on stage and screen, has passed away at the age of 86. Stewart was widely recognized for his indelible portrayals of Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and its associated films, as well as Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men film franchise.
Beyond his most famous roles, Stewart also lent his talents to the video game medium. He provided a voice performance in the 2006 role-playing game The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and also appeared in Castlevania: Lords of Shadow.
Details regarding the circumstances of his passing have not yet been released. This is a developing story.